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Technical Guidance Note

Omnia Wideslab Permanent Formwork

Suggested Bearing Details Omnidec

Omnia precast concrete permanent formwork planks and panels are generally delivered to site on
articulated vehicles ready for immediate offloading and placing onto prepared supports. Depending on the
specific requirements of the contract, various support details can be considered.

For Heath & Safety purposes, OMNIA panels will be supplied with the maximum bearing possible,
which may exceed the nominal figures given below.

On Steelwork

Panels require a nominal Panels bearing at differential levels Shelf angles must be of such a length as
bearing of 55mm. may require a compressible to allow the end of the panel to pass the
bitumenised strip to prevent point top flange during placing, and be set at a
bearing and excessive grout loss. height that will allow continuity.

On In-Situ Concrete

Support panels on the When supported on ‘half-cast’ Where less than 40mm bearing is available, a
formwork and cast a fully beams, links must be so suitable temporary prop must be in place
homogenous slab. arranged to allow 65mm nominal before placing panel and left until the in-situ
The OMNIA preferred option. bearing. portion has reached working strength.

On Masonry

Panels require a nominal bearing Two OMNIA panels can be supported Where less than 40mm bearing is available
of 60mm and are usually set back on 140mm wide load bearing eg. on 100mm walls, at least one panel should
30mm from the cavity. blockwork with a 20mm gap between. have a temporary prop during erection.

Sheet No: Omnia OD/03/01 Rev:04 Issue Date: May 08 Initials: SL

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