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1. Site preparation

• Cleaning and levelling the ground: Before installing the formwork, it is essential to clean and level the area where the slab will be poured.
• Boundary marking: Define and mark the boundaries of the slab according to the construction plans.

2. Installing supports and props

• Setting up props: Install vertical supports (props) to support the formwork panels. These should be placed at regular intervals to ensure stability.
• Height adjustment: Adjust the props to the height required for the slab, taking into account the thickness of the slab.

3. Installing formwork panels

• Installing formwork panels: Lay the horizontal panels that will form the base of the formwork for the slab. These panels can be made of wood, metal or composite.
• Secure fastening: Securely fasten panels to supports and props to prevent movement during concrete pouring.

4. Formwork reinforcement

• Installing beams and cross-members: Place additional beams and cross-members to reinforce the formwork, especially for large-area or thick slabs.
• Checking alignment: Check that the formwork is properly aligned and level to ensure a uniform slab.

5. Reinforcement placement

• Positioning reinforcing bars: Place steel reinforcing bars according to structural plans, ensuring even distribution for slab reinforcement.
• Fixing reinforcement: Fasten bars with iron ties or hooks to hold them in place.

6. Preparing openings and reservations

• Preparing reservations: Prepare spaces for openings (holes for conduits, pipes, etc.) using boxes or tubes to create voids in the concrete.

7. Pre-casting inspection

• Structural check: Inspect all formwork, supports and reinforcement to ensure that everything is correctly installed and secured.
• Cleanliness check: Clean any dirt or debris from the formwork to avoid imperfections in the concrete.

8. Concrete pouring

• Concrete preparation: Prepare concrete according to project specifications.
• Pouring: Pour the concrete evenly into the formwork, taking care to avoid voids and air bubbles.
• Levelling and vibration: Use vibration tools to eliminate air bubbles and level the concrete surface.

9. Curing concrete

• Curing process: Allow concrete to cure for the required time, usually several days, maintaining optimum temperature and humidity conditions.
• Protection: Protect concrete from weathering and damage during the curing process.

10. Stripping

• Panel removal: Once the concrete has hardened sufficiently, carefully remove the formwork panels.
• Removing props: Remove props and vertical supports, taking care not to damage the slab.