GeneralQ What is the maximum lift for an 8 in. (200 mm) wall against wood lagging temporary shoring?
There is not a fixed value that one can use for maximum lift height. The maximum lift height when bench shooting is controlled by the concrete mixture (admixtures, aggregate, slump), concrete temperature, size and layout of reinforcement, substrate being shot against, and ambient temperatures. These factors must be evaluated by the nozzleman during the placement. The maximum height is constrained by the ability of the fresh concrete in the lower portion of the lift to carry the weight of concrete in higher portions without creating sagging or sloughing. Hot weather conditions will allow higher lift heights than cold weather in non-accelerated concrete mixtures.