GS (2006 Edition)

(3) Falsework and formwork supporting concrete in flexure may be

loosened or removed when the strength of the concrete in that element is 10
MPa or twice the stress to which it will be subjected, whichever is greater,
provided that deflection which in the opinion of the Engineer is unacceptable
will not result and that superimposed loads will not be applied. The
strength of the concrete shall be determined from tests on test cubes which
have been made with concrete from the same pour and which have been
cured by the same method and under similar conditions as the concrete in the
element.

Table 14.6: Minimum times for loosening or removing falsework and formwork

Class F1, F2, F3 and F4 finishes Class F5 finish

Type of falsework or
formwork Concrete Concrete All concrete
without PFA/GGBS with PFA/GGBS Amd 1/2015

Vertical (non-profiled) 12 hours 15 hours 48 hours

(profiled) 7 days 7 days 7 days

Inclined to top surfaces 12 hours 15 hours 48 hours

Soffits of slabs
4 days 4 days 10 days
(props left in)

Soffits of beams
7 days 7 days 14 days
(props left in)

Props to slabs 10 days 10 days 10 days

Props to beams 14 days 14 days 14 days

Props to cantilevers 28 days 28 days 28 days

Amd 2/2009

Removal of falsework 14.36 (1) Formwork shall be removed without hammering or levering to the
and formwork concrete and in such a manner that there is no shock, disturbance, damage or
loading to the concrete. Side formwork shall be removed without
disturbing soffit formwork and soffit formwork shall be removed without
disturbing props except as provided for in Clause 14.36(2).

(2) Individual props may be removed to allow the removal of soffit

formwork provided that the formwork has been designed accordingly and
that each prop is replaced as soon as the formwork has been removed.

(3) Falsework and formwork for Class F5 finishes shall be loosened and
removed in a continuous operation and in accordance with a consistent
programme agreed by the Engineer. All formwork shall be loosened before
individual panels are removed and all formwork shall be removed within the
programmed period. Individual panels or make-up pieces shall not be left
in position.

(4) After removal, formwork which is intended for re-use shall be

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