POST TENSION SERVICES (GUJARAT) LLP

101 - 104, PTSI, Off Genda Circle, Opp.

Baroda People’s Co. Society,
Alkapuri, Vadodara – 390 007, Gujarat, India
LLPIN: AAB-6252 +91 75678 78798 info@ptsindia.net
+91 265 2341298 www.ptsindia.net

Notes for execution of RCC Void Slab

 Shuttering and formwork shall be prepared by “Main Contractor / Client” as per GFC drawings of
PTSG.
 Bottom Reinforcement laying shall be done by “Main Contractor / Client” in such a way that it does
not disturb the alignment of I-Sect units.
 “Main Contractor / Client” shall proceed with the concrete casting up to fill a thickness equal to the
height of the I-sect leg i.e. layer 1, and layer 2 casting shall be carried out after 2 hours of casting
of layer 1.
 The concreting shall be done in 2 layers. Layer 1 concreting shall be done with 125 mm & above
slump workability and properly compacted by vibrator to ensure that it reached to area below I-
sects.
 Layer-2 concreting shall be carried out after 2 hours of casting of layer 1 with normal slump
workability.
 Due to any practical constraint, it may happen that concrete may not reach below void units at
few locations. So voids may be seen in slab after de-shuttering. But this may not affect the service
& strength behavior of structure &need to be patch up with concrete mortar.
 For R.C.C. Void Slab, the required concrete of appropriate grade as mentioned in latest GFC issued
by the “PTSG” shall be procured and poured by the “Main Contractor / Client”.
 The “Main Contractor / Client” shall provide 7 days & 28 days concrete strength report to the
“PTSG”.
 Before concrete pouring at any progressive floor level, the respective lower floor (if any) shall be
supported with a spacing of 1.5m c/c (Unless otherwise specified in latest GFC drawing provided
by the “Main Contractor / Client”) and shall be removed only after removal of the supports from
the progressive floor level after the specific time period suggested by the structural consultant of
the project.
 If available on site, the “Client” shall provide the Tower crane facility to the “PTSG” for material &
equipment lifting without any charges.
 Concrete pouring shall be done within 2 days from the day of completion of I-sect Unit
installation, any further delay in concrete pouring is not recommended & “PTSG” will not be
responsible regarding any undesirable performance of Installed I-Sect Units.
 Actual I-sec nos. calculation shall be considered as per GFC Drawing issued by PTSG.

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