PERIOD FOR REMOVAL OF FORMWORK

Walls, columns and vertical sides of beam

• 1 to 2 days

• 1 to 7 days

• 1 to 5 days

• 1 to 3 days

Slab

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

Beam soffits

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

Props for slabs spanning up to 4.5 m

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

Props for slabs spanning over 4.5 m

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

Props for beams and arches spanning up to 6 meters

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

Props for beams and arches spanning over 6 meters

• 21 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

Strength in 1 day

• 16%

• 40%

• 65%

• 90%

• 99%

Strength in 3 days

• 16%

• 40%

• 65%

• 90%

• 99%

Strength in 7 days

• 16%

• 40%

• 65%

• 90%

• 99%