JavaScript must be enabled in order to use this site.Please enable JavaScript in your browser and refresh the page. Drawing punching shear checks Drawing the punching checks is very straightforward. Choose Layers > Design Strip > Punching Checks Plan. Double click the Punching Shear Check tool (). In the Default Punching Shear Check Properties dialog box: Change Cover to CGS to 2.25 inches [60 mm] (the average top cover) Click OK. Fence the slab with the Punching Shear Check tool. See the following figure to view the punching checks. Design Strip: Punching Checks Plan Parent topic: Simple RC Slab Tutorial