Common use of Removal of Staging, Centering and Forms Clause in Contracts

Removal of Staging, Centering and Forms. All forms shall be removed in a careful xxxxxxx like manner. Supports shall be removed in such a manner as to permit the concrete to uniformly and gradually take the stresses due to its own weight No super-imposed load either dead or live shall be allowed upon the bridge within the period for which the false work is required to remain in place. Forms may be removed from the vertical surface after 24 hours provided however that in no case shall the forms be removed until the concrete is sufficiently set so that it is self supporting. The time for removal of staging, centering and forms, shall be as follows Centering under beams ... 28 days Floor Slab ... 10 to 14 days Columns unloaded ... 4 to 7 days At the discretion of the Superintending Engineer the contractor may be required to leave them in place for a longer period of time and no compensation shall be paid to the contractor.