Modular

Shoring
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Tabla Construction Systems Inc.
1541 Hurontario Street
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5G 3H7
Phone: 905-844-5300 Fax: 905-844-5303
Web: tablashoring.com Email: info@tablashoring.com

Illustrations and specifications contained in
this and other Tabla Construction Systems
publications are based on the latest product
information. Tabla Constructions Systems
reserves the right to make changes at any
time, without notice.
Illustrations are typical ideas and are not to be
used for construction. They are not engineered
and are for illustration purposes only.
Special Notes:
Always use skilled erectors. Always consult
Performance Safety Manual. If one is not
available call 905-844-5300 or check www.
tablashoring.com.
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Table of contents
Tabla Safety
Tabla Code of Safe Practices . ........ 1
Tabla Safety Notices . ..................... 2

Engineering Bulletins
Field Strategies............................... 3
Third Floor...................................... 4
Typical Sections............................... 6
External Walkway for P.-T.
Operation (1003).......................... 8
K-Clamp (1010)............................... 9
Tabla Prop Installation
Procedure (1001)............................ 10
Shear Pin Procedure........................ 11
Tabla Pioneer Components............. 12
S-Beam (1009)................................ 13
Information Setup Sheet................. 14
Tabla Props Load Chart................... 15
Transition Panels(1014)................... 17
Beyond 16 Slab (1006).................. 19
Ramp Procedures (1002)................. 20
Stripping of Tabla Panels Report..... 22
Reshore Safety Factor..................... 23
Panel Strip Time Report................... 24
Assessment of Minimum Cube
Strength for Striking Tabla Forms.. 26
Backshoring and Reshoring Data.... 27
Multistory Procedures (1005).......... 28
Multystory Step by Step (1007)....... 30

For G1 equipment, read this manual in conjunction with previous editions. E. & O.E.
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Code of Safe Practices for erecting and dismantling vertical shoring
Give a copy of
this document
to your workers
and post it on
the job site.
I. General Guidelines
A) Post these shoring safety guidelines in
a conspicuous place and be sure that all
persons who erect, dismantle or use shor-
ing are aware of them and also use them
in Tool Box Safety Meetings.
B) Follow all state, local and federal codes,
ordinances and regulations pertaining to
shoring.
C) Survey the job site. A survey shall be
made of the job site by a competent per-
son for hazards, such as untamped earth
fills, ditches, debris, high tension wires,
unguarded openings, and other hazard-
ous conditions created by other trades.
These conditions should be corrected or
avoided as noted in the following sections.
D) Plan shoring erection sequence in
advance and provide a safe method state-
ment of work which addresses the hazards
and risks of item (C) and submit this to the
site safety manager for approval. Upon
approval or revised amendments, this
should be issued to all operatives involved
with the work and formerly accepted as
confirmation of compliance.
E) Inspect all equipment before using.
Never use any equipment that is damaged
or defective in any way. Mark it or tag it as
defective. Then remove it from the jobsite.
F) A shoring drawing, consistent with the
shoring manufactures recommended
safe working loads, shall be prepared by a
qualified person (or professional engineer
where required), and used on the jobsite
at all times.
G) Erect, dismantle or alter shoring shall
be supervised by a competent person
with adequate experience of the equip-
ment used for shoring and shall be the
responsibility of the employer of the
persons Employed to erect, adapt and
dismantle the shoring to ensure that the
aforementioned persons employed can
demonstrate experience and/or qualifica-
tion of the type of shoring to be used in
the erection, adaptation and dismantling
of the shoring.
H) Do not abuse or misuse the shoring
equipment.
I) Inspect erected shoring: (a) immediately
prior to concrete placement; (b) during
concrete placement; (c) while vibrating
concrete, and (d) after concrete placement
until concrete is set.
J) Never take changes if in doubt regard-
ing the safety or use of the shoring,
consult your shoring supplier.
K) Use shoring equipment only for the
purposed or in ways for which it was
intended. Use proper tools when installing
equipment.
It shall be the responsibility of all
employers and users to read and
comply with the following common
sense guidelines, which are designed
to promote safety in the erection,
dismantling and use of vertical shoring.
These guidelines are not all inclusive
nor do they supplant or replace other
additional safety and precautionary
L) Erecting and dismantling of shoring
requires good physical condition. Do not
work on shoring if you feel dizzy, unsteady
in any way or are impaired in any way by
drugs or any other substance. Never lift
equipment which requires more than one
person to safely lift and remember to keep
a straight posture when lifting, ensuring
to keep the load close to your body during
the lifting operation.
II. Guidelines for Erection and
Use of Shoring
A) Provide and maintain a solid footing.
The sills or cribbing for shoring shall be
sound, rigid and capable of carrying the
maximum design load without setting or
moving.
B) Always use base plates. When sills or
cribbing are used, base plates must be
centered on them.
C) Adjusting screws shall be used to adjust
to uneven grade conditions. Maintain all
screw adjustments within the recommend-
ed height for the design load.
D) Plumb and level all shoring frames
and single post shores as the erection
proceeds. DO NOT force braces on frames.
Level the shoring towers until proper fit
can be made. Maintain all shoring towers
plumb and level.
E) Maintain the shore frame spacings and
tower heights as shown on the shoring
drawing. Where jobsite conditions require
deviations from the shoring drawing,
consult a qualified person.
F) Single post shores shall be stabilized in
two directions. Bracing shall be installed
as the shores are being erected.
G) Single Post Shores More Than One Tier
High shall not be used. Where greater
shore heights are required, consult the
shoring supplier.
H) Adjustment of shoring to raise or lower
formwork shall not be made during
concrete placement.
I) If motorized concrete equipment is to
be used, be sure that the shoring lay-
out has been designed for use with this
equipment and so noted on the layout, or
drawing.
J) Use caution when erecting freestand-
ing towers. Prevent tipping by guying or
bracing although stability is a concern.
For base/height ratios of towers please
refer to local recommend or local statu-
tory requirements. Ensure good ladder
access to and from your place of work and
adequate access and storage area on plat-
forms. Always inspect scaffolding before
Reprinted with permission from page 168 of the
Scaffold Industry Association Code of Safe Practices.
If this notice is not readily available, cut and post on jobsite
measures to cover usual or unusual
conditions. If these guidelines conflict
in any way with any state, local, pro-
vincial or federal government statute
or regulation, said statute or regulation
shall supersede these guidelines and it
shall be the responsibility of each user
to comply therewith and also to be
knowledgeable.
work periods and never use scaffolding
which is unsafe.
K) Give special consideration to temporary
loading. Areas where re-bar, material or
equipment is to be stored temporarily may
need to be strengthened to meet these
loads.
L) Do not climb cross braces.
M) Use special precautions when shoring
from or to sloped surfaces.
N) Shoring loads are intended to be carried
by vertical legs. Loading of horizontal
members may require special consider-
ation. Consult your shoring supplier for
allowable loads on horizontal members.
O) Avoid eccentric (off center) loads on
U-Heads, top places and similar mem-
bers by centering stringer loads on those
members.
III.Guidelines for Dismantling
Shoring
A) Do not commence adaptations, reshor-
ing or dismantling of shoring until
written authority has been issued by a
competent person.
B) Dismantled equipment should be stock-
piled in a planned manner and distrib-
uted to avoid concentrated loads on the
partially cured concrete.
C) Use proper access equipment in the
dismantling process.
IV. Guidelines for Reshoring
A) Reshoring procedure should be approved
by a qualified engineer.
These safety guidelines (Code of
Safe Practice) set forth common
sense procedures for safely erect-
ing, dismantling and using shoring.
However, equipment and shoring
systems differ, and accordingly,
reference must always be made to
the instructions and procedures of
the supplier and or manufacturer
of the equipment. Since field condi-
tions vary and are beyond the control
of the S.I.A., safe and proper use of
shoring is the sole responsibility of
the user.
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Safety Rules
It is unsafe as well as unlawful to use this equip- Safety Notice
ment without proper supervision. This Publication contains
Be extra careful around cantilever and edge instructions concerning the
use of Tabla Shoring Systems.
conditions. Watch out for wind conditions (wind is Every effort has been
a powerful force). made to provide safe, reliable
Follow all drawings and instructions from the equipment. It is important
manufacturer and the professional engineer. If you that Tabla equipment be
erected and used properly
have any doubts, stop and talk immediately with and safely and in conformity
your supervisor. with government regulatory
Make sure that you follow all the informed agencies, local regulations,
instructions from your supervisor. Tabla recommendations and
recognised codes of prac-
You could get seriously injured from improper tice which are applicable to
erection or use of this equipment. the Tabla Modular Shoring
System.
Erecting workers, make sure you are familiar Consult Tabla Construction
with, and follow, safe practices, instructions and all Systems to assure safe prac-
safety rules contained herein. tice and to furnish additional
items of equipment where
Stop if you are uneasy in any way; consult your necessary to maintain maxi-
supervisor. mum standards of safety.
The Code of Safe Practices Safety Rules are on In order to assure proper
fit, safety and compliance
the opposite page. Write, email or visit our web
with government regulations
site for extra copies are required at your job site. & codes in the use of this

PPE
More injuries occur each year as a result of equipment, do not mix this
operatives not wearing and using Personal equipment with components
of others.
Protection Equipment. Dont take the risk, your
safety at work is paramount to you, your family
and your employer.

Additional notes from Tabla shoring.

Always seek advice before starting erecting and carefully study provided
shoring layout drawings and the Tabla Shoring System manual includ- Tabla Construction Systems Inc.
ing safety notices. Users, always consult professional advise when in any 1541 Hurontario Sreet
doubt whatsoever or however small. This information does not purport Mississauga, Ontario
to address the many job site conditions that can arise. Always stop work Canada L5G 3H7
and ask for advice when in doubt. Compare for compatibility, all pro- Phone: 905-844-5300
vided shoring drawings with jobsite conditions and structural & architec- Fax: 905-844-5303
tural drawings and specifications. Report immediately any discrepancies. Web: www.tablashoring.com
Do not erect when in doubt. Email: info@tablashoring.com
These guidelines are provided by TABLA Shoring as common sense
guideline ONLY, to alert users and workers to (some of) the jobsite condi-
tions to be avoided or professionally allowed for. This manual cannot
suppose to address every possible jobsite condition which may arise
these conditions must be identified and addressed by site professional
management and site safety.

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Field strategies

Side Ledger
Filler Beam by Contractor
Side Filler
Beam

Telescopic
Beam

Section A Section B

Ledger by
Contractor

Telescopic
Beam Hanger

Telescopic
Beam

Section C

High Point High Point Guard Rail Panel

c/w Toe Board
Steel Button
Pour Direction

Safety Toggle Pin

End Panel
Connector Safety Chain

Cantilever Post

Cross Brace
Guard Rail Panel
c/w Toe Board
Note:
Where telescopic beams span more Slab Grab Uplift Preventer
than 5, the telescopic beam must Mounting Shoe
be supported at mid span with post
shores and aluminum beam. See layout
plan. High Point High Point
Typical Drain Field. Section D

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K-Clamp

K-Clamp

K-Clamp

Drop Head Panel Support

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 Shear Pin procedure
Before any load is placed on Panels above, contractor must confirm that
Shear Pin is fully engaged and resting on the hardened washer/cast nut.
[Prop must be Perpendicular to slab above on ramps]

Cast Adjustment
Nut
Leaving this
gap will cause
prop rotation
under wet
concrete loads
Correct Incorrect
Pour direction Pour direction

Loaded Panel Unloaded Panel

Corner from Corner
advancing
concrete pour
Shear Pin

Pouring on unstable
Props may cause
rotation of Prop
from under load

Base Plate must be

firmly resting on slab
or suitable sill

Stable Unstable

Additional Shear Pin Procedure Decals for Props are available upon request.

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Extra Height Slabs Using Frame Support

Tabla Pioneer

Tabla Prop Locking Gate Brace (Typical)

Maximum 16 slab on standard 8 x 4 panel.

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S-Beam

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1541 Hurontario Street

Construction Mississauga, Ontario
Systems Inc. Canada L5G 3H7 Web: tablashoring.com

Information Setup Sheet

Flags
Heights shown below are clear height of Tabla Props
Standard Tabla Props
Floor height less than 3353mm (11-0).. Maximum slab thickness 400mm (16)
Floor height 3353-3658mm (11-0-12-0).Maximum slab thickness 350mm (14)
Floor height above 3658-4953mm (12-0-16-3) Using 1475mm (4-6) Tabla Prop Extension
with 244 kg/M^2 (50 lbs/ft^2) Live Load..See Below
Standard Prop with Extension tested 19th December 2006 at 3:1 Safety Factor
Using 2400mm x 1200mm (8ft x 4ft) Tabla Panel
4953mm (16-3) Allowable Load 2184 kg (4816 lbs) 21.422 kN.200mm (8) Slab
4648mm (15-3) Allowable Load 2652 kg (5848 lbs) 26.013 kN.250mm (10) Slab
4343mm (14-3) Allowable Load 3120 kg (6880 lbs) 30.603 kN.325mm (13) Slab
4039mm (13-3) Allowable Load 3276 kg (7224 lbs) 32.134 kN.350mm (14) Slab
3734mm (12-3) Allowable Load 3588 kg (7912 lbs) 35.194 kN.400mm (16) Slab
Any load exceeding the loads shown above can be achieved provided that additional props are used at mid span of Tabla
side rails but backshoring and reshoring design must accommodate those conditions.
Shoring, Backshoring and Reshoring can be used provided that the panel size is reduced to allow all props to remain in
contact with freshly poured concrete.
At no time should concrete depth exceed 850mm (34) on a 1200mm (4ft) wide panel unless prior authorization is given
by Corporate Engineering.

In Multilevel construction additional factors can apply depending on Architectural design.

The most common of these factors are the use of Mezzanine floors
A mezzanine is a partial floor extending over only part of the floor area leaving an area where the observer can look
down upon a lower floor. In residential construction this is most common where part of the upper level is left open so
that the resident can look over a balcony to the lower level such as the living area. It also provides high ceilings in parts
of the living area adding appeal to the residence.
In commercial construction this can be found in foyers or large areas in the ground levels or podiums and may extend
more than one level.
These areas are to be carefully noted since Tabla may require extra equipment to provide the shoring for greater heights.
The use of extensions may be insufficient to solve the problem however the Tabla pioneer system can be used which
incorporates a frame shoring system to support the Tabla panels. Care has to be taken when designing this system since
the supporting shoring is made up of individual towers than can be interlaced in only one direction.
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A typical shoreframe layout is shown above.

Note that the towers can be interlaced in one direction using standard cross bracing but in the opposite direction the
rows of panels must be an odd number to work properly. This can be achieved using a series of 600 wide and 1200 wide
panels.
Supporting a building perimeter when that perimeter is circular in shape
is another common occurrence when architectural design is paramount to
the overall appearance of the finished structure.
When designing the layout for these conditions do not try to form around the columns. This will lead to excessive use of
plywood and telescopic beams in areas that can seem excessive. The objective is to use the accessories to form the more
complex areas where rectangular panels cannot be used.

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Systems Inc. Canada L5G 3H7 Web: tablashoring.com

Tabla Props Load Chart

Standard Props
Max Slab Thickness On Panels Supported At Corners Only
Prop Height 2.4 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel 1.8 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel 1.2 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel
3.36 Metre 400 mm 500 mm 850 mm
3.66 Metre 350 mm 575 mm 810 mm

Standard Props
Max Slab Thickness On Panels Supported At Corners and Centre Of Side Rail
Prop Height 2.4 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel 1.8 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel 1.2 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel
3.36 Metre 850 mm 850 mm n/a
3.66 Metre 810 mm 850 mm n/a

Standard Props With Extensions

Max Slab Thickness On Panels Supported At Corners Only
Prop Height 2.4 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel 1.8 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel 1.2 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel
4.95 Metre 200 mm 300 mm 510 mm
4.65 Metre 250 mm 390 mm 640 mm
4.34 Metre 325 mm 480 mm 770 mm
4.04 Metre 350 mm 510 mm 810 mm
3.73 Metre 400 mm 560 mm 850 mm

Standard Props With Extensions

Max Slab Thickness On Panels Supported At Corners and Centre Of Side Rail
Prop Height 2.4 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel 1.8 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel 1.2 Metre X 1.2 Metre Panel
4.95 Metre 510 mm 850 mm n/a
4.65 Metre 640 mm 850 mm n/a
4.34 Metre 770 mm 850 mm n/a
4.04 Metre 810 mm 850 mm n/a
3.73 Metre 850 mm 850 mm n/a

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8x4 Transition Panel 1200x1200

Transition Panel

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Stripping of Tabla Panels Report

Ramon J. Cook, P. E.
913 Dimrock Drive Schertz, Texas 78154
Phone: 210-659-0022 E-mail: ramoncookpe@sbcglobal.net

Stripping of TABLA Panels from under Green Concrete

Reinforced Concrete or Post Tensioned Concrete / Pre-Tension

When it is desirable or required to strip (remove) TABLA Panels from under

recently poured concrete, it is acceptable to do so under the following conditions.

1) The ambient temperature under the slab must be no less than

45 F (7 C) naturally or artificially maintained.
2) The tested strength of a slab poured and cured cylinder must be at
least 2,000 PSI.
3) The grid spacing (size / dimensions) must not exceed 8 x 4 panel /
prop spacing (2,500mm x 1250mm).
4) The TABLA Prop head must not at this point be disengaged from the
curing concrete slab, avoiding stripping shock.
5) Until the concrete cylinder strength exceeds 2,500 PSI, construc-
tion loads on the suspended slab must be limited to no more than
20 Ibs per sq ft (9.0 kg) between the TABLA Props (Backprops)
supporting this slab.
6) Continue to cure concrete in accordance with jobsite specifications.
7) Leave TABLA props undisturbed until contract specification concrete
strength is gained.
8) This bulletin pertains only for use where TABLA System undisturbed
BackPropping is employed, and is not intended to be interpreted as
applying to the jobsite as a whole.

This bulletin is a synopsis of an overview by engineer Ramon Cook P.Eng. If

more information is required contact Art Magee, TABLA Engineering Department
(TED) at TED@TablaShoring.com here to arrange consultation with Mr. Cook.

2006 P.E. Licenses: Delaware = 6119; District of Colombia = 7543; Maryland = 12521;
Virginia = 13351; Georgia = 17268; Texas = 22830; New Jersey = 28480
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Ramon J. Cook, P. E.
913 Dimrock Drive Schertz, Texas 78154
Phone: 210-659-0022 E-mail: ramoncookpe@sbcglobal.net

18 April 2006

Mr Paul Gillespie, President

Gillespie Practical Technologies, Inc
Toronto, Ontario Canada

Re: TABLA Reshore Safety Factor

Safety Factors of shoring: supports for concrete forms under unstable wet weights;
have long been required to adhere to minimum limits of 2.5/1.0 for framed shoring
and 3.0/1.0 for single post shoring. TABLA takes no exception to this rule.

TABLA standard post shore rating is 7,200 lbs each, when plumb, under braced panel
arrays, and extended to 12- 0 max height, with 3/1 Factor of Safety on ultimate
strength.

OSHA, ANSI A10.9, and ACI 347 are all silent on the subject of Safety Factors for
RESHORES of dry weights. ACI 347.2R-05, Shoring/Reshoring of Concrete Multi-Story
Buildings says Where manufactured shores/reshores are used, the manufacturers
data should be consulted for safe working loads and other safety requirements of the
shores/reshores and hardware. (Section 5.1.5, Adequacy of shoring/reshoring system)

GPT has chosen a safety factor for RESHORES of 1.7 based on the structures own
design load factors. These are given in SEI/ASCE 37 as 1.2 for dead loads, 1.4 for all
loads, and 1.6 for construction live loads. Dead load of TABLA shoring/reshoring sys-
tem is so light in comparison to construction slab & superimposed construction forces
being carried (which equal to live loads, as far as reshoring is concerned) that the
total factor = 1.7 was chosen by GPT as a legitimate load factor for practical design
purposes and jobsite safety.

This is tenable because the reshores are standing on a braced surface: a completed
slab is braced into its building structure, or it wouldnt be able to support reshores! In
addition, the slab above being propped is stable, also tied into its columns and walls,
or it couldnt have been stripped of forms to be reshored. So, it only remains for the
reshores to be stable at ceiling heights per ACIs spec: manufacturers data. TABLA
post shores were tested per SSFI methods to obtain that verified strength-to-height
data.

Respectfully submitted,

Ramon J. Cook, P. E.

2006 P.E. Licenses: Delaware = 6119; District of Colombia = 7543; Maryland = 12521;
Virginia = 13351; Georgia = 17268; Texas = 22830; New Jersey = 28480
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Panel Strip Time Report

Ramon J. Cook, P. E.
913 Dimrock Drive Schertz, Texas 78154
Phone: 210-659-0022 E-mail: ramoncookpe@sbcglobal.net

TABLA Panel Strip Time Report 31Mar 2006

Gillespie Practical Technology has invented a slab form and shore system which has a
firm root in existing and traditional ACI documents.
The TABLA system combines
1.) Shoring: support of wet weight and placing loads; with
2.) Reshoring: support of curing or dry weight.

In ACI 347R-04 definition, stripping the panels out separately from their shoreposts
equals the Backshoring method of floor construction. Backshoring is defined in
347s document as stripping out ONLY SMALL AREAS of form, and immediately placing
reshores so the slab does not deflect and carry its own weight alone. Backshoring
has been found by long practice as satisfying the need for form removal while main-
taining immediate green slab support. Thus, structurally, the TABLA panel-removal
method does not strip TABLA prop supports, while it does permit the Contractor to get
out the panels alone.

With props in place, as-cast, no slab is allowed to deflect and transfer its own weight
to beams and columns. Nor, is any beam on TABLA shoring allowed to transfer its own
weight to columns and walls. Both are completely supported according to Code. Soffit
areas are subject to curing specs and top live load limits (20 psf, overall average, max),
of course.

TABLA shoring patterns are the same for any slab thickness: 4 ft x 8 ft max. The con-
crete green strength needed before panel strip depends on concrete tensile capacity
for post punching shear and unreinforced bending (per tilt-up standard practice)
rather than traditional compression strength. If compression strength is in the range
of 2000 psi, and modulus of rupture (beam test) tensile strength in the range of 250
- 300 psi, then panels may be stripped. If these levels cant be guaranteed, the panels
must stay in place until they ere known and guaranteed.

At all times, Owners specification minimum concrete compression strength stripping

time in contract documents does apply to TABLA prop removal, however.

Reshoring is another process, totally separate from TABLA panel removal. TABLA
props may be reshores, also, and often are. But, other reshoring methods are available,
and are not germane to the subject of getting out panels earlier than props.

Respectfully submitted,

Ramon J. Cook, P. E.

2006 P.E. Licenses: Delaware = 6119; District of Colombia = 7543; Maryland = 12521;
Virginia = 13351; Georgia = 17268; Texas = 22830; New Jersey = 28480
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Phone: 210-659-0022 E-mail: ramoncookpe@sbcglobal.net

TABLA Panel Strip Time Report 31 Mar 2006

Addendum & References:

Panel removal flexure considerations:

The distance at which full flexure deflection vs shear-block deflection takes place is
in the span/depth range of 32 to 1. This means a span of 32 times thickness. Under
an 8 slab, for example 32 x 8 = about 21 feet, or 6.3 m is required before flexure as
measured by standard calculation methods can occur. Span is figured from out-
side a support half-slab-depth, when supports are not theoretical knife-edges. TABLA
max spans are only 11 to 1 span/depth ratio with panels removed, and flexural support
widths are over 20% of clear spans. These geometries make TABLA supports far wider
in ratio to span than simple pin or knife-edge bearings.

The TABLA prop system firmly supports slabs and beams in a direct, fool-proof pattern
of exact placement and test-proven strength, during pour, during cure, and during re-
shore conditions. No reports of premature green-cracking of slabs after panel removaI
have been received from the many jobs this system has supported, when proper curing
of that green concrete has been applied.

In short, TABLA props hold up green slabs with full-contact support at every shore head
before, during, and after panel removal. TABLA props do it without drop-head shock,
without delay in reshore placing, without error in reshore location, and without varia-
tions in plumb and preload...

Many Specifications havent quite caught up with this new TABLA system.

Refrences:

1. ACI 347 04, Section 3.5.1, Shoring;

Section 3.7.2.1, Removal of forms & supports;
Section 3.8.3, Other methods (backshoring)

2. ACI SP-4 7th Ed, Section 6, P35, Shoring design, Other Patented Shoring Devices

3. op cit: P35, and Multistory Work, particularly the recommendation for

removal of ALL forms & shores at 70% fc specified minimum 28-day
concrete ultimate strength. (Note: This does NOT mean removal of
panels, leaving props in place, the TABLA Method)

4. op cit: P35, Table 6-9B, obtain project-specific age-strength data for the mix
and job conditions with which they are working

5. op cit: Section 6, P37, Table 6-4A

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Asessment of Minimum Cube Strength
for Striking Tabla Forms

Galwally Lodge
4 Saintfield Road
BELFAST
3 rd April 2008 BT8 6AA
Tel: 028 9064 4655
Paul Gillespie CEO
Tabla Shoring Systems Fax: 028 9064 4744
1541 Hurontario Street
Email: info@mcfni.co.uk
Mississauga,
Ontario, Canada L5G 3H7 consult@ppf.co.uk

Dear Mr Gillespie

Assessment of Minimum Cube Strength for Striking Tabla Forms

Further to our discussion we have examined limiting factors in the performance of a 200mm
thick concrete slab under the following conditions (a) supported on a 2.4m x 1.2m Shore Grid,
(b) assumed to contain the minimum area of tensile reinforcement allowable under the design
code and (c) subject to a construction loading of 2.5KN/sq.m (~ 50 lbs/ft2).

Three conditions were checked for lower-bound slab capacity, based on a shore-head plate
size nominally 150mm x 80mm on plan and using conservative analysis and design in
accordance with BS8110

1 Capacity based on flexural resistance of steel in tension.

2 Capacity based on flexural resistance of concrete in compression.
3 Capacity based on shear resistance of concrete.

Of these, punching shear, during the early low-strength phase of the curing concrete, is the
limiting condition and based on our calculations the concrete strength, below which punching
shear failure is critical, is around 5.0N/mm 2 (750 psi). Above this strength, punching shear
resistance rapidly improves and the slabs lower-bound capacity switches to being governed by
the minimum area of tensile reinforcement, which provides more than sufficient capacity for
load transfer the shore heads.

However, in arriving at a suitable minimum strength at which the Tabla panels can be struck
while leaving the shore prop undisturbed, account needs to be taken of the dynamics at the
instant of load transfer during the striking operation and of uncertainty due to the fact that veryearly
strength is not necessarily consistent throughout in a large area of slab.

As such we would suggest that 13.0N/mm 2 (1950 psi) is a safe and satisfactory strength at
which the Tabla forms can be struck under normal temperate conditions. It could in our view be
less, where ambient conditions are conducive and where more certainty with regard to the
quality of site and mix design control is qualified and in evidence, but under no circumstances
should the cube strength be less than 10.0N/mm 2 (1500psi).

We trust that this is helpful and should you require any further comment please do not hesitate
to contact us.

Yours sincerely

Felix James Magee

On behalf of MCF Consulting
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Prop loads on Backprop and Reshore Prop for

8x4/2400x1200 grid
Pour Slab After
Reshore Operation

Shoring

Before Reshore Operation

640 lbs/290 kg

After Slab Pour

4800 lbs/2177 kg @ 3:1 SF
Pour Slab After
Reshore Operation

Shoring

Before Reshore Operation

640 lbs/290 kg Backshore

After Slab Pour Before Reshore Operation

8000 lbs/3629 kg @ 3:1 SF 4500 lbs/2041 kg @ 3.2:1 SF

After Slab Pour

5400 lbs/2449 kg @ 2.7:1 SF

Backshore

Before Reshore Operation

7700lbs/ @ 3.1:1 SF

After Slab Pour

8600 lbs/3493 kg @ 2.8:1 SF

Reshore

Before Reshore Operation

Reshore
Before Reshore Operation
14000 lbs/6350 kg @ 1.7:1 SF
7700 lbs/3493 kg @ 1.9:1 SF
After Slab Pour
6100 lbs/2767 kg @ 2.3:1 SF

After Slab Pour

9300 lbs/4218 kg @ 2.6:1 SF

Standard Prop Standard Prop with Extension

120/3658 for 14/356 Slabs

In Accordance With A.C.I.
E. & O.E.

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