Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Executive Slabs cast their slabs in-situ - i.e. the concrete is cast into its form on site. This is done by erecting formwork (or scaffolding) that covers the area of the building that requires a slab. Once the formwork is in place, the deck is then leveled to ensure that the soffit (or ceiling) of the slab is level. The next step is to fix the steel according to engineers' specifications. Once this has been done, the appointed electricians and plumbers may install their boxes and pipes. The final step is then to cast the wet concrete - usually by means of a concrete pump.
Once the concrete has been cast, the formwork remains for at least 7 days after which 70%-80% of the formwork is stripped. The remaining props are then removed after a further 14 days.
