STANDARD FLOOR FORMWORK STAGES

1) Setting out the grid lines

2) Erecting the columns

3) Plumbing the columns

4. Cutting columns at floor level and setting up beams

5) Setting up the slabs

6) Balconies

7) Ornamental elements

FORMWORK BRACING

1) Column bracing

2) Beam bracing

3) Nailing casings around chimneys and service voids

FORMWORK STRIKING TIMES — STANDARD FLOOR

1. Concrete pour

2. Grid line setting out ..........................................(Day 2)

3. Removal of beam side forms................(Day 5)

4. Removal of column bracing ..........(Day 5)

5. Removal of column caps ..................(Day 7)

6. Setting out columns to upper floor

7. Plumbing the columns

8. Striking the slabs ...................(Day 9)

9. Opening beam bracing............ (Day 10)

       **(Intermediate props in place)**

10. Balcony striking and resetting ........(Day 14)

        **(Undersides of balconies propped)**

11. Pouring upper floor concrete ...............(Day 21 — min. 16 days in hot weather)