Before removing shoring, what do typical specifications check for the supported member capacity vs service loads?
Choices
- (A) 0.25% f꜀′
- (B) Adequate strength margin per loads & code checks (e.g. construction stage analysis)
- (C) 0.02% f꜀′
- (D) No tests
Correct answer: (B)
Adequate strength margin per loads & code checks (e.g. construction stage analysis)
Explanation
Construction stage strength/deflection per shop drawings and the adopted code.