In: Civil Engineering
1) Timber formwork and shoring support a cast-in-place concrete slab during curing. The 9 inch concrete slab is placed on the ¾ inch plywood supports that are supported by 2 x 4 joists spaced 16 inches apart. 4 x 6 stringers spaced 36 inches apart support these joists. The shores directly underneath the stringers are 4 x 4 and are spaced at 5 ft intervals along the stringers. The lumber is No. 2 Douglas Fir Larch. The concrete has a specific weight of 150 pcf and a construction live load of 50 psf. Limit all deflection to l/360. [Weight of forms, estimated = 7.5psf]
You are asked to:
1. Check the joist spacing of 16 in.
2. Check the stringer spacing of 36 in.
3. Check shoring space of 5 ft along the stringer.