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FORMWORK
A STUDY OF ITS VARIOUS TYPES, MATERIALS AND
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
INTRODUCTION TO FORMWORK
What is Formwork?
Formwork in construction is the use of support structures and
moulds to create structures out of concrete which is poured
into the moulds. Formwork can be made using moulds out of
steel, wood, aluminium and/or prefabricated forms.
Formwork is an ancillary construction, used as a mould for a
structure. Into this mould, fresh concrete is placed only to
harden subsequently.
The construction of formwork takes time and involves
expenditure up to 20 to 25% of the cost of the structure or
even more.
The operation of removing the formwork is known as stripping.
Stripped formwork can be reused. Reusable forms are known
as panel forms and non-usable are called stationary forms.
Formwork is designed according to The ACI document SP-4.
 A good formwork should satisfy the following requirements:
- Strong enough to withstand all types of dead and live loads
- Rigidly constructed and efficiently propped and braced both horizontally and vertically, so as to
retain its shape
- The joints in the formwork should be tight against leakage of cement grout
- Construction of formwork should permit removal of various parts in desired sequences without
damage to the concrete
- Material of the formwork should be cheap, easily available and should be suitable for reuse
- The formwork should be set accurately to the desired line and levels should have plane surface.
- As light as possible
- Material of the formwork should not warp or get distorted when exposed to the elements
- Should rest on firm base
 The following points are to be kept in view to effect economy in the cost of formwork:
 The plan of the building should imply minimum number of variations in the size of rooms, floor area
etc. so as to permit reuse of the formwork repeatedly.
 Design should be perfect to use slender sections only in a most economical way.
 Minimum sawing and cutting of wooden pieces should be made to enable reuse of the material a
number of times. The quantity of surface finish depends on the quality of the formwork.
 Conventional: The formwork is built on site out of timber and plywood or moisture-resistant particleboard. It is
easy to produce but time-consuming for larger structures, and the plywood facing has a relatively short
lifespan. It is still used extensively where the labour costs are lower than the costs for procuring reusable
formwork. It is also the most flexible type of formwork, so even where other systems are in use, complicated
sections may use it.
 Modern-Day Formworks: This formwork systems are mostly modular, which are designed for speed and
efficiency. They are designed to provide increased accuracy and minimize waste in construction and most
have enhanced health and safety features built-in. The main types of formwork systems in use now are:
1. Table form/flying form
2. System column formwork
3. Horizontal panel
4. Slip form
5. Tunnel form
 Engineered/Pre-fabricated Formworks: This formwork is built out of prefabricated modules with a metal frame
(usually steel or aluminium) and covered on the application (concrete) side with material having the wanted
surface structure (steel, aluminium, timber, etc.). The two major advantages of formwork systems, compared to
traditional timber formwork, are speed of construction and lower life-cycle costs (barring major force, the
frame is almost indestructible, while the covering if made of wood; may have to be replaced after a few – or a
few dozen – uses, but if the covering is made with steel or aluminium the form can achieve up to two thousand
uses depending on care and the applications).
CATEGORIES OF FORMWORK
MATERIALS USED
Formwork are mainly of two types
- Steel formwork
- Wooden formwork
Steel formwork is made of
- Steel sheets
- Angle Iron
- Tee Iron
Wooden formwork consists of
- Props
- Planks battens
- Ledgers
- Sheeting
Wooden formwork
Steel Formwork
Sheeting for slabs,
beam, column side
and beam bottom
25 mm to 40mm
thick
Joints, ledges 50 x 70 mm to 50
x 150 mm
Posts 75 x 100mm to
100 x 100 mm
Timber formwork:
- Most common material used for
bracing the member, hence called
as the traditional formwork.
- can easily be cut to size on site.
Joist are replaced with engineered
wood beams and supports are
replaced with metal props. This
makes this method more systematic
and reusable.
- Various sizes of members of timber
Plywood
- This is by far the most common material
used for the facing panel. It is easily cut
to shape on site, and if handled and
stored carefully, it can be used many
times.
- A standard plywood thickness on site is
18mm. This is usually sufficient for most
pours.
- However, if the formwork is curved, a
thinner plywood is used to facilitate
bending.
- Thicker plywood may be used when the
weight of concrete causes a standard
thickness plywood to bow out, distorting
the concrete face.
Steel formwork:
- Steel forms are stronger, durable
and have longer life than timber
formwork and their reuses are more
in number
- Steel forms can be installed and
dismantled with greater ease and
speed.
- The quality of exposed concrete
surface by using steel forms is good
and such surfaces need no further
treatment.
- Steel formwork does not absorb
moisture from concrete.
- Steel formwork does not shrink or
warp
Aluminium formwork
- Often used in pre-fabricated
formwork, that is put together on site.
- Aluminium is strong and light, and
consequently fewer supports and ties
are required.
- The lighter sections will deflect more,
but this can be avoided by simply
following the manufacturers
recommendations.
Plastic formwork
- Glass reinforced plastics (GRP) and
vacuum formed plastics are used
when complicated concrete shapes
are required (e.g. waffle floors).
- Although vacuum formed plastics
will always need support, GRP can
be fabricated with integral bearers
making it self supporting.
- Like steel, plastic formwork can be
re-used many times, as long as care
is taken not to scour the surface
whilst vibrating the concrete.
PROCESS OF FORMWORK
CONSTRUCTION
FORMWORK FOR VARIOUS STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Construction of formwork:
This normally involves the following operations:
1. Propping and centering
2. Shuttering
3. Provision of camber
4. Cleaning and surface treatment
It consists of
• Timber sheeting
• Vertical posts
• Horizontal members
• Rackers
• Stakes
• Wedges
After completing one side of formwork
reinforcement is provided at the place
then the second side formwork is provided.
FORMWORK FOR WALL
Wall Formworks and its components
FORMWORK FOR COLUMN
• It consists of the following
– Side & End Planks
– Yoke
– Nut & Bolts
• Two end & two side planks are
joined by the yokes and bolts.
Erection sequence for a column
Prior to positioning column formwork check that steel for the column
has been inspected and cleared for casting.
- Position formwork for the column from predetermined grids.
- Plumb formwork both ways and securely support using adjustable
steel props.
- The propping angle should be 45° to the floor.
- Ensure the steel props are safely secured to the column formwork
and the
floor, and that adjustment for pushing and pulling is operational.
- Set out the positions of column clamps from a storey rod.
- Transfer the column clamp positions from the storey rod onto colu
mn formwork.
- Use nails to support the arms of column clamps while wedging.
- Position and wedge the bottom, middle and top clamps sets.
- Check the formwork at the top for square.
- Position and wedge the remainder of the column clamps.
- Using a plumb bob suspended from a gauge block plumb the
column.
When all the column formwork is securely propped a final check must
be made for plumb and column alignment before and immediately
after the concrete has been poured and vibrated.
Column clamps are created to give extra
external support to the formwork from
avoiding circularing of the column
CIRCULAR AND OCTAGONAL COLUMNS
 Circular column formwork
 Fabricated steel, usually two piece, and often with
a hinge.
 Fibre cement pipes which are left in place as perm
anent formwork.
 Timber sheathing tied with standard column clamp
s. Corners need to have infill pieces. Alternatively,
metal strap can be used without the need for corn
er infills.
•Column formwork bracing performs two functions:
•It must maintain the accuracy of the column form position and plumb so that it is
within tolerance.
•Withstand results of forces acting on either the column formwork or the bracing.
The forces may be wind or impact. These impact forces can occur from the coll
ision of concrete buckets or cranes hoisting materials
COLUMN BRACING FORMWORK
FORMWORK FOR BEAM
 Beam soffit must be thickened timber or strengthened plywood.
 Beam sides 18mm plywood or 25mm boards, with studs (cleats)
at 500 to 600mm centres.
 Deep beams (over 600mm) should have walkers and ties.
 Use angle fillets in the beam side to soffit joint where possible.
 Allowance must be made for height adjustment of the props or
falsework.
Erection sequence for constructing beam formwork includes
• Position of sole plates;
•Marking out and setting heights for falseworks;
•Assemble and position props, adjustable head jacks, falseworks ,
bearers and Spreaders;
•Construct and erect side walls and beam soffit.
• Position of sole plates
FORMWORK FOR STAIRCASE
•Points to consider when designing stair form work :
Stair formwork must support the weight of concrete.
The weight of the throat of the stair and the steps will
have to be supported.
Because of the slope of the stair, some of the force is
transmitted sideways. All formwork must be well tied
together to prevent sideway movement.
Consider the finish of the stair treads and type of nosing.
Space may have to be left for purpose made nosing.
SUSPENDED SLABS
Suspended floor slabs can be constructed using cast in‐
situ, precast units or a combination of both.
Whichever method is used, it is important to support the
proposed method ofconstruction using a combination o
f timber or steel bearers and adjustable shoring.
The spacing and type of support system required is
determined by the load imposed during the
construction process.
Manufacturers provide tables to assist in the selection
and spacing of adjustable shoring
systems.
The erection sequence for constructing a
suspended floor slab includes:
• Determining the bearer spacing;
• Erecting bearers and joists;
• Fixing the sheeting;
• Preparation for concrete.
SOLE PLATE
 The purpose of a sole plate is to transfer vertical load from
one vertical support member to the foundation
 The vertical support requires a base plate fitted to help
distribute the load to the sole plate, which is usually a
sleeper.
 If the sole plate is positioned on natural ground, it is
important the ground is graded and consolidated to a
level surface.
 The objective is to achieve maximum bearing beneath
sole plate. Once sole plates are positioned and firmly be
dded they should be checked for level.
CURING
 Curing is the process in which the concrete is
protected from loss of moisture and kept within
a reasonable temperature range. The result of
this process is increased strength and
decreased permeability. Curing is also a key
player in mitigating cracks in the concrete,
which severely impacts durability
• The length of adequate curing time is
dependent on the following factors:
• Mixture proportions
• Specified strength
• Size and shape of concrete member
• Ambient weather conditions
• Future exposure conditions
• Deshuttering is a process after curing
DESHUTTERING
 DESHUTTERING in simple means, the process of removing the shuttering (Formwork for
Concrete).
 Order and method of removing formwork:
 Shuttering forming vertical faces of walls, beams & column sides should be removed first.
Shuttering forming sofit to slab should be removed next.
 Shuttering forming soffit to beams, girders or other
heavily loaded members should be removed in the end.
 Factors considerd :
• Concreting is done under normal circumstances
• Cement used is Ordinary Portland Cement
• Adequate curing is done
• Ambient temperature is not fall below 15 degree
DESHUTTERING AGENTS
 There are chances of concrète sticking to the formwork
 Hence deshuttering agents are used to ease the process
 Dosage / Coverage:
 Dilution ratio: KEM MRA 2: water at 1:10. Coverage: 1600 sq. ft. depending
on conditions of formwork
 KEM MRA 1 - 25 / 30 m� / liter depending upon the porosity and usage
condition of the substrate
TRADITIONAL FORMWORK
 Timber form work was used traditionally later it
got replaced with modern materials due to its
limitations and cost factors
 Formwork is built on site with timber and ply or
moisture resistant particle board.
 It is easier to produce but the time taken is
more
 Extensively used where the labor cost s are low
 It is the most flexible type of formwork
Usually timber in the form of
plywood, planking,
batten and joist are used as
the basic material.
Human workers need to enter
into every corner to perform
the formwork installation works
EXPLORING NEW FORMWORK TECHNIQUES
SLIPFORM TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION:
•Method of vertically extruding a reinforced concrete
section and is suitable for construction of core wallsin
high-rise structures – lift shafts, stair shafts,towers.
•The formwork rises continuously, at a rate of about 300
mm per hour, supporting itself on the core and not
relying on support or access from other parts of the
building or permanent works.
•Allows for the continuous pouring of concrete into walls
of a structure and only stops when the full required
height of the structure has been reached.
•The height of the formwork is designed in such a way
that while the top of the formwork is being filled by
concrete the lowest layer of concrete poured earlier
has already gained an initial set. When the formwork is
moved upwards the concrete that is then exposed
remains firm.
CHEUNG KONG
CENTRE
PROCEDURE :
•Assembly can only start once the foundations are in place and
the wall starter is in correct alignment.
•Slipform shuttering is aligned with the help of yokes.
•Horizontal crossbeams connect these yokes.
•Hydraulic jacks are attached to these crossbeams for
simultaneous upward movement.
•Height of the slipform ranges from 1.1 to 1.5 metres.
•Yokes and crossbeams also used to support the working
platform
•Structure should be rigid and shape maintained at all times.
•Make sure there is no lag or else it prevents the structure from
free upward movement
• It is also possible to reduce wall thicknesses
as the construction gains height and arrangements
have to be made in the slipform structure that will
enable such reduction at regular intervals.
ERECTION OF A TOWER USING SLIPFORM
HORIZONTAL FORMWORK :
•Slipform methods of construction
can also be adapted to horizontal
structures and are used for paving,
canals, and tunneling.
• The technique is more in use for
structures that have continuous walls
like silos , chimneys, and piers for
very tall bridges.
• It has also been successfully used for
construction of buildings, although
this requires the manner of leaving
inserts for openings like doors and
windows to be decided well in
advance, as well as also any
necessary inserts to support floor slabs
after the walls are constructed.
ADVANTAGES:
•A major cost of concrete structure construction is the
required formwork to retain the concrete till it can be safely
de-shuttered and be able to support itself and other imposed
loads.
•The formwork needs to be continually removed to newer
locations and then re-erected.
•Continuous use of manpower and lifting equipment like
cranes.
• In the case of slipform building, the formwork is erected only
once and remains intact until the entire structure is
completed.
•Great reduction in the cost of formwork as
well as time saving for re-erection.
•Cost effective
•Saving onto the labour cost otherwise
used for intermittent concreting operations.
•The reduction in the movement of formwork
and workers also leads to far more safe working
conditions that also make it a major advantage.
PRECAUTIONS
• Concrete is continuously protected against loss of moisture and
rapid temperature changes for 7 days
• Unhardened concrete is protected from rain and flowing water
• Prevent plastic shrinkage
• Plastic cracks are filled by injection of epoxy resin.
RELATION BETWEEN
CONCRETE SETTING TIME
AND SLIPFORM RATE:
•It is calculated by using the
following equation:
Vs = (h1- h1 ) / (ts – tt)
Where
Vs – slipform rate (mm / h)
H1 = the distance from the top
of the slipform panel to the
average curing front (mm)
H2 = The distance from the top
of the slipform panel to
average freeboard (mm)
Ts = setting time (h)
Tt = Time from mixing concrete
to placing
TUNNEL FORMWORK SYSTEM
•Tunnel formwork system allows the contractor to cast walls and slabs
in one operation in a daily cycle.
•It combines the speed, quality and accuracy of factory/off-site
production with the flexibility and economy of in-situ construction
• Recognized as a modern method of construction (MMC).
The result is a cellular reinforced structure, the surfaces of which are
sufficiently high quality to require only minimal finishing for direct
decoration, while the end walls and facades are easily completed with
thermally insulated units that can be clad as required.
The system creates an efficient load-bearing structure for use in a wide
variety of applications.
It is particularly effective in projects suited to repetitive cellular
construction such as residential blocks, hotels, student accommodation,
barracks and prisons.
ADVANTAGES:
Cost
cost-effective, high quality construction,
generating significant savings in time
and costs over alternative methods
without compromising on design
Building
The repetitive nature of the system and the use of prefabricated forms
and reinforcing mats/cages simplifies the whole construction process,
producing a smooth and fast operation
Quality
Quality is enhanced despite the speed of construction. The precise,
even steel face of the formwork creates a smooth, high quality finish
capable of receiving direct decoration with the minimum of
preparation (a skim coat may be required). This reduces the
requirement for following trades, thus providing additional cost savings
and speeding the entire process.
Design
The large bays constructed provide exceptional flexibility in the
design and layout of the building and allow a high degree of
freedom in the final appearance.
Safety
Integral working platforms and edge protection systems. The
repetitive, predictable nature of the tasks involved encourages
familiarity with operations. The minimal requirement for tools and
equipment further reduces the risk of accidents on site.
Sustainability
The in-situ casting of units on site and the local availability of ready-
mixed concrete supplies reduce transportation impacts.
Just-in-time deliveries and near zero wastage produce an overall
tidier site with associated cost savings and safety benefits.
Concrete’s thermal mass coupled with correct insulation and boiler
design minimises heating costs and can even reduce air-
conditioning requirements.
GENERAL FACTS :
Tunnel formwork come in half units and in the form of an inverted “L”
which are bolted together at the top to form each tunnel. The inbuilt
wheels and the jacks help the formwork move in and out of the
position and adjusted to the final height.
The factory-made steel formwork can be re-used up to 600 times
and it can suit a variety of module sizes. This makes the method of
construction very versatile and extremely economical.
Tunnel-form work allows a 24-hour construction cycle to be achieved
and thus the buildability of in-situ concrete is improved by choosing
this type of formwork.
The Casting Process of Tunnel Formwork:
1) Stage One: Prefabricated Wall reinforcement is placed by
crane along the entire wing prior to casting the kickers (used to
position wall formwork).
2) Stage Two: Two and a half tunnel is craned into place, bolted
together and ties are added.
3) Stage Three: The wall concrete is poured.
4) Stage Four: The slab reinforcements are fixed
5) Stage 5: The slab concrete is placed. The formwork system provides
for a pour to be wrapped in tarpaulins and for the use of butane
heaters to maintain a sufficiently high temperature for the concrete to
reach its striking strength overnight.
6) Stage 6: The tunnel-forms are removed next day.
7) Stage 7: The process is repeated for the next two bays.
Tunnel form can produce strong and durable in-situ cellular
structures. This method of construction can achieve time
savings up to 25% with cost savings of 15%.
Since the concrete finish is very good, the requirement for post
construction trades such as plasterers and electricians are
greatly reduced.
COMPONENTS OF TUNNEL FORMWORK
The column formwork
systems now available are
normally modular in nature
and allow quick assembly
and erection on-site while
minimizing labor and
crane time. They are
available in steel,
aluminium and even
cardboard (not reusable
but recycled) and have a
variety of internal face
surfaces depending on the
concrete finish
required. Innovations have
led to adjustable, reusable
column forms which can
be clamped on-site to give
different column sizes.
COLUMN SYSTEM FORMWORK
Benefits
•Increased speed and efficiency in construction
•The requirement of skilled labor is reduced due to
the
simplicity of assembly and disassembly.
•Metal column forms can be assembled and erected
more easily than traditional formwork.
• Disposable forms come ready assembled to site.
•High quality surface finishes are possible.
•The highly engineered nature of the metal formwork
system enables precision adjustment to the formwork.
Safety
•Metal formwork systems can have
integral ready-to-use concreting
platforms with guard rails and access
equipment including ladders. This
reduces the need for independent
access.
•For systems with disposable formwork,
working platforms for concreting have
to be erected separately to allow safe
access to the top of the column forms.
•Formwork systems are available which
need to be worked only from one side.
This could be an important safety
consideration for columns situated at
building edges and corners.
•Metal systems typically provide robust
assemblies.
•Assembly process is simple allowing site
operatives to become familiar with
health and safety aspects.
•Normally these formwork systems
require minimal use of power tools.
Other considerations
Column forms are designed for specific maximum concrete
pressures. The concrete placement rates have to be adjusted
to keep the concrete pressure within the specified limits.
The assembled formwork has to be restrained at the base
properly to avoid displacement, and grout loss during
concreting.
PREFABRICATED FORMWORK
ADVANTAGES OF PRE- FABRICATED FORMWORK
• Very little on-site skilled labor needed.
• The ability to reuse forms either as a large section or as
individual units.
• All prefabricated systems are designed for light as well as
heavy construction.
• Contractors can bid almost any type of work; straight,
battered, curved or cut-up.
• Prefab forms may be set in any combination, horizontally and
vertically, to any wall height.
• On high walls, one side of forms can be erected and ties
placed; then the close-out side can be erected during
placement, minimizing concrete drop and assuring effective
vibration.
• In a prefab system the contractor can remove
and replace forms at any point. This simplifies
erection and stripping, which can be started at
any location.
• To allow for a casting pocket, a panel is simply
removed and replaced maintenance of forms
can be a tiresome task, but well-maintained
forms mean more reuses.
• A big advance in prefab forming has been the
development of gang forming, which is simply
defined as the grouping together and moving
of a number of forms as a single unit.
• The success of gang forming is due to the
development of easy-to-use hard w a re and
ties, made especially for this forming
technique.
• Since pre forms are pre - engineered and
precision made, they offer the best materials
available and work equally well on all jobs,
resulting in lower cost per use. Although
prefabricated forms work well on any size job,
the small job is a good way to introduce the
system to the workmen.
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DRAWBACKS
• High cost factor
• Greater transportation cost, due to the large
pieces, where as the regular formwork can be
transported easily .
• Too many pieces involved in the pre fabricated
formwork
• Pre fabricated formwork, leave poor finishes at the
joints of the forming members.
• Pre- fab formwork deflect during placement.
• The first cause of deflection is the rate of placing,
which is usually too fast.
• If recommended placing rates are followed and
there is good supervision of placement and
vibrating, the problem of deflection can be
controlled.
• With many prefab systems, panels can be re m
oved at different locations and used as casting
pockets.
• This procedure avoids dropping the concrete a
great distance and helps to maintain a more
constant rate of placement.
 POINTS OF
DIFFERENTIATION
 MATERIAL USED
 TIME
CONSUMPTION
 LIFE SPAN
 USED IN
 FLEXIBILITY
MODERN DAY
METHOD
STEEL AND
ALUMINIUM.
DESIGNED FOR
SPEED AND
EFFICIENCY.
(mostly modular)
LONGER LIFE SPAN
The labour costs are
HIGHER than the
costs for procuring
reusable formwork.
LESS FLEXIBLE.
CONVENTIONAL
METHOD
TIMBER( Plywood
Or moisture-resistant
Particleboard).
VERY TIME
CONSUMING.
(For large
structures.)
The plywood facing
has a relatively
SHORT LIFE SPAN.
The labour costs are
LOWER than the
costs for procuring
reusable formwork.
MOST FLEXIBLE
PREFABRICATED METHOD
Frame of ALUMINIUM
covered with ALUMINIUM
OR TIMBER
Work happens
simultaneously with
construction hence saves
time
The frame is very durable
(If made of metal n
aluminium can be used for
2000 times)
The labour costs are HIGHER
than the costs for procuring
reusable formwork.
There is NO FLEXIBILITY after
making the formwork
Time of Removal of formwork
Sr.
No Structural Member
OPC
(Ordinary Portland Cement)
Rapid Hardening
Cement
1 Beam sides, walls & Columns 2-3 Days 2 Days
2 Slab (Vertical Supports remains intact) 4 Days 3 Days
3 Slab (Complete Formwork removal) 10 Days 5 Days
4 Beams (Removal of Sheeting, Props
remains intact)
8 Days 5 Days
5 Beams & Arches (Complete formwork
removal) (up to 6 m span)
14 Days 5-8 Days
6 Beams & Arches (Complete formwork
removal) (more than 6 m span)
21 Days 8-10 Days
FAILURE OF FORMWORK
 Formwork failures are the cause of many accidents
and failures that occur during concrete construction
which usually happen when fresh concrete is placed
 Generally some unexpected event causes one
member to fail, then others become overloaded or
misaligned and the entire formwork structure collapses
 Improper stripping and shore removal
 Inadequate bracing
 Vibration
 Unstable soil under mudsills, shoring not plumb
 Inadequate control of concrete placement
 Lack of attention to formwork details
 Inadequate cross bracing and horizontal bracing of
shores
 Forms sometime collapse when their shores/ jack are
displaced by the vibration caused by:
 passing traffic
 movement of workers & equipment on the formwork
 the effect of vibrating concrete to consolidate it
SAFETY PRECAUTION
 Material used for the construction of formwork must fulfill the
specification.
 Formwork is fixed firmly & properly
 Construction area must be protected to prevent vandalism of
formwork.
 Warning sign must be put up at the area where the formwork is fixed
to prevent entrance of people that may damage the formwork.
 The formwork must be inspected before the concrete is poured.
STRIKING, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE OF FORMWORK
 Striking :
As column and beam side formwork will be removed before beam and slab
soffit formwork, provision must be made for easy removal and in the correct
order. If beam and slab soffit formwork is to be removed before the concrete
has achieved working strength, permanent propping or shoring is required.
Take care to avoid damage to formwork which is to be re used. Eight or more
uses may be obtained from timber formwork.
 Maintenance Clean forms with stiff brush and clean cold water. Use scrapers
only as a last resort. Keep forms well oiled to prevent delamination of
plywood or rusting of steel and always oil the edges.
 Storage of forms Any formwork with steel components should be stored in the
dry. Avoid direct sunlight on timber forms. Store clear of the ground without
twist or bend, and keep free of dirt.
THANK YOU
ZEUS PITHAWALLA(37) RITHIKA RAVISHANKAR(40) EKTA SHAH(44)
GARIMA RAJPUT(38) SHIVALI SANAP(41) RAJESH SHELAKE(45)
MANASVI RANE(39) SUVOJIT SEN(43)

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Formwork construction in structures

  • 1. FORMWORK A STUDY OF ITS VARIOUS TYPES, MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
  • 2. INTRODUCTION TO FORMWORK What is Formwork? Formwork in construction is the use of support structures and moulds to create structures out of concrete which is poured into the moulds. Formwork can be made using moulds out of steel, wood, aluminium and/or prefabricated forms. Formwork is an ancillary construction, used as a mould for a structure. Into this mould, fresh concrete is placed only to harden subsequently. The construction of formwork takes time and involves expenditure up to 20 to 25% of the cost of the structure or even more. The operation of removing the formwork is known as stripping. Stripped formwork can be reused. Reusable forms are known as panel forms and non-usable are called stationary forms. Formwork is designed according to The ACI document SP-4.
  • 3.  A good formwork should satisfy the following requirements: - Strong enough to withstand all types of dead and live loads - Rigidly constructed and efficiently propped and braced both horizontally and vertically, so as to retain its shape - The joints in the formwork should be tight against leakage of cement grout - Construction of formwork should permit removal of various parts in desired sequences without damage to the concrete - Material of the formwork should be cheap, easily available and should be suitable for reuse - The formwork should be set accurately to the desired line and levels should have plane surface. - As light as possible - Material of the formwork should not warp or get distorted when exposed to the elements - Should rest on firm base  The following points are to be kept in view to effect economy in the cost of formwork:  The plan of the building should imply minimum number of variations in the size of rooms, floor area etc. so as to permit reuse of the formwork repeatedly.  Design should be perfect to use slender sections only in a most economical way.  Minimum sawing and cutting of wooden pieces should be made to enable reuse of the material a number of times. The quantity of surface finish depends on the quality of the formwork.
  • 4.  Conventional: The formwork is built on site out of timber and plywood or moisture-resistant particleboard. It is easy to produce but time-consuming for larger structures, and the plywood facing has a relatively short lifespan. It is still used extensively where the labour costs are lower than the costs for procuring reusable formwork. It is also the most flexible type of formwork, so even where other systems are in use, complicated sections may use it.  Modern-Day Formworks: This formwork systems are mostly modular, which are designed for speed and efficiency. They are designed to provide increased accuracy and minimize waste in construction and most have enhanced health and safety features built-in. The main types of formwork systems in use now are: 1. Table form/flying form 2. System column formwork 3. Horizontal panel 4. Slip form 5. Tunnel form  Engineered/Pre-fabricated Formworks: This formwork is built out of prefabricated modules with a metal frame (usually steel or aluminium) and covered on the application (concrete) side with material having the wanted surface structure (steel, aluminium, timber, etc.). The two major advantages of formwork systems, compared to traditional timber formwork, are speed of construction and lower life-cycle costs (barring major force, the frame is almost indestructible, while the covering if made of wood; may have to be replaced after a few – or a few dozen – uses, but if the covering is made with steel or aluminium the form can achieve up to two thousand uses depending on care and the applications). CATEGORIES OF FORMWORK
  • 5. MATERIALS USED Formwork are mainly of two types - Steel formwork - Wooden formwork Steel formwork is made of - Steel sheets - Angle Iron - Tee Iron Wooden formwork consists of - Props - Planks battens - Ledgers - Sheeting Wooden formwork Steel Formwork
  • 6. Sheeting for slabs, beam, column side and beam bottom 25 mm to 40mm thick Joints, ledges 50 x 70 mm to 50 x 150 mm Posts 75 x 100mm to 100 x 100 mm Timber formwork: - Most common material used for bracing the member, hence called as the traditional formwork. - can easily be cut to size on site. Joist are replaced with engineered wood beams and supports are replaced with metal props. This makes this method more systematic and reusable. - Various sizes of members of timber
  • 7. Plywood - This is by far the most common material used for the facing panel. It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times. - A standard plywood thickness on site is 18mm. This is usually sufficient for most pours. - However, if the formwork is curved, a thinner plywood is used to facilitate bending. - Thicker plywood may be used when the weight of concrete causes a standard thickness plywood to bow out, distorting the concrete face.
  • 8. Steel formwork: - Steel forms are stronger, durable and have longer life than timber formwork and their reuses are more in number - Steel forms can be installed and dismantled with greater ease and speed. - The quality of exposed concrete surface by using steel forms is good and such surfaces need no further treatment. - Steel formwork does not absorb moisture from concrete. - Steel formwork does not shrink or warp
  • 9. Aluminium formwork - Often used in pre-fabricated formwork, that is put together on site. - Aluminium is strong and light, and consequently fewer supports and ties are required. - The lighter sections will deflect more, but this can be avoided by simply following the manufacturers recommendations.
  • 10. Plastic formwork - Glass reinforced plastics (GRP) and vacuum formed plastics are used when complicated concrete shapes are required (e.g. waffle floors). - Although vacuum formed plastics will always need support, GRP can be fabricated with integral bearers making it self supporting. - Like steel, plastic formwork can be re-used many times, as long as care is taken not to scour the surface whilst vibrating the concrete.
  • 11. PROCESS OF FORMWORK CONSTRUCTION FORMWORK FOR VARIOUS STRUCTURAL MEMBERS Construction of formwork: This normally involves the following operations: 1. Propping and centering 2. Shuttering 3. Provision of camber 4. Cleaning and surface treatment
  • 12. It consists of • Timber sheeting • Vertical posts • Horizontal members • Rackers • Stakes • Wedges After completing one side of formwork reinforcement is provided at the place then the second side formwork is provided. FORMWORK FOR WALL
  • 13. Wall Formworks and its components
  • 14. FORMWORK FOR COLUMN • It consists of the following – Side & End Planks – Yoke – Nut & Bolts • Two end & two side planks are joined by the yokes and bolts.
  • 15. Erection sequence for a column Prior to positioning column formwork check that steel for the column has been inspected and cleared for casting. - Position formwork for the column from predetermined grids. - Plumb formwork both ways and securely support using adjustable steel props. - The propping angle should be 45° to the floor. - Ensure the steel props are safely secured to the column formwork and the floor, and that adjustment for pushing and pulling is operational. - Set out the positions of column clamps from a storey rod. - Transfer the column clamp positions from the storey rod onto colu mn formwork. - Use nails to support the arms of column clamps while wedging. - Position and wedge the bottom, middle and top clamps sets. - Check the formwork at the top for square. - Position and wedge the remainder of the column clamps. - Using a plumb bob suspended from a gauge block plumb the column. When all the column formwork is securely propped a final check must be made for plumb and column alignment before and immediately after the concrete has been poured and vibrated. Column clamps are created to give extra external support to the formwork from avoiding circularing of the column
  • 16.
  • 17. CIRCULAR AND OCTAGONAL COLUMNS  Circular column formwork  Fabricated steel, usually two piece, and often with a hinge.  Fibre cement pipes which are left in place as perm anent formwork.  Timber sheathing tied with standard column clamp s. Corners need to have infill pieces. Alternatively, metal strap can be used without the need for corn er infills.
  • 18. •Column formwork bracing performs two functions: •It must maintain the accuracy of the column form position and plumb so that it is within tolerance. •Withstand results of forces acting on either the column formwork or the bracing. The forces may be wind or impact. These impact forces can occur from the coll ision of concrete buckets or cranes hoisting materials COLUMN BRACING FORMWORK
  • 19. FORMWORK FOR BEAM  Beam soffit must be thickened timber or strengthened plywood.  Beam sides 18mm plywood or 25mm boards, with studs (cleats) at 500 to 600mm centres.  Deep beams (over 600mm) should have walkers and ties.  Use angle fillets in the beam side to soffit joint where possible.  Allowance must be made for height adjustment of the props or falsework. Erection sequence for constructing beam formwork includes • Position of sole plates; •Marking out and setting heights for falseworks; •Assemble and position props, adjustable head jacks, falseworks , bearers and Spreaders; •Construct and erect side walls and beam soffit. • Position of sole plates
  • 20. FORMWORK FOR STAIRCASE •Points to consider when designing stair form work : Stair formwork must support the weight of concrete. The weight of the throat of the stair and the steps will have to be supported. Because of the slope of the stair, some of the force is transmitted sideways. All formwork must be well tied together to prevent sideway movement. Consider the finish of the stair treads and type of nosing. Space may have to be left for purpose made nosing.
  • 21. SUSPENDED SLABS Suspended floor slabs can be constructed using cast in‐ situ, precast units or a combination of both. Whichever method is used, it is important to support the proposed method ofconstruction using a combination o f timber or steel bearers and adjustable shoring. The spacing and type of support system required is determined by the load imposed during the construction process. Manufacturers provide tables to assist in the selection and spacing of adjustable shoring systems. The erection sequence for constructing a suspended floor slab includes: • Determining the bearer spacing; • Erecting bearers and joists; • Fixing the sheeting; • Preparation for concrete.
  • 22. SOLE PLATE  The purpose of a sole plate is to transfer vertical load from one vertical support member to the foundation  The vertical support requires a base plate fitted to help distribute the load to the sole plate, which is usually a sleeper.  If the sole plate is positioned on natural ground, it is important the ground is graded and consolidated to a level surface.  The objective is to achieve maximum bearing beneath sole plate. Once sole plates are positioned and firmly be dded they should be checked for level.
  • 24.  Curing is the process in which the concrete is protected from loss of moisture and kept within a reasonable temperature range. The result of this process is increased strength and decreased permeability. Curing is also a key player in mitigating cracks in the concrete, which severely impacts durability • The length of adequate curing time is dependent on the following factors: • Mixture proportions • Specified strength • Size and shape of concrete member • Ambient weather conditions • Future exposure conditions • Deshuttering is a process after curing
  • 25. DESHUTTERING  DESHUTTERING in simple means, the process of removing the shuttering (Formwork for Concrete).  Order and method of removing formwork:  Shuttering forming vertical faces of walls, beams & column sides should be removed first. Shuttering forming sofit to slab should be removed next.  Shuttering forming soffit to beams, girders or other heavily loaded members should be removed in the end.  Factors considerd : • Concreting is done under normal circumstances • Cement used is Ordinary Portland Cement • Adequate curing is done • Ambient temperature is not fall below 15 degree
  • 26. DESHUTTERING AGENTS  There are chances of concrète sticking to the formwork  Hence deshuttering agents are used to ease the process  Dosage / Coverage:  Dilution ratio: KEM MRA 2: water at 1:10. Coverage: 1600 sq. ft. depending on conditions of formwork  KEM MRA 1 - 25 / 30 m� / liter depending upon the porosity and usage condition of the substrate
  • 27. TRADITIONAL FORMWORK  Timber form work was used traditionally later it got replaced with modern materials due to its limitations and cost factors  Formwork is built on site with timber and ply or moisture resistant particle board.  It is easier to produce but the time taken is more  Extensively used where the labor cost s are low  It is the most flexible type of formwork Usually timber in the form of plywood, planking, batten and joist are used as the basic material. Human workers need to enter into every corner to perform the formwork installation works
  • 29. SLIPFORM TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION: •Method of vertically extruding a reinforced concrete section and is suitable for construction of core wallsin high-rise structures – lift shafts, stair shafts,towers. •The formwork rises continuously, at a rate of about 300 mm per hour, supporting itself on the core and not relying on support or access from other parts of the building or permanent works. •Allows for the continuous pouring of concrete into walls of a structure and only stops when the full required height of the structure has been reached. •The height of the formwork is designed in such a way that while the top of the formwork is being filled by concrete the lowest layer of concrete poured earlier has already gained an initial set. When the formwork is moved upwards the concrete that is then exposed remains firm. CHEUNG KONG CENTRE
  • 30. PROCEDURE : •Assembly can only start once the foundations are in place and the wall starter is in correct alignment. •Slipform shuttering is aligned with the help of yokes. •Horizontal crossbeams connect these yokes. •Hydraulic jacks are attached to these crossbeams for simultaneous upward movement. •Height of the slipform ranges from 1.1 to 1.5 metres. •Yokes and crossbeams also used to support the working platform •Structure should be rigid and shape maintained at all times. •Make sure there is no lag or else it prevents the structure from free upward movement • It is also possible to reduce wall thicknesses as the construction gains height and arrangements have to be made in the slipform structure that will enable such reduction at regular intervals.
  • 31. ERECTION OF A TOWER USING SLIPFORM
  • 32. HORIZONTAL FORMWORK : •Slipform methods of construction can also be adapted to horizontal structures and are used for paving, canals, and tunneling. • The technique is more in use for structures that have continuous walls like silos , chimneys, and piers for very tall bridges. • It has also been successfully used for construction of buildings, although this requires the manner of leaving inserts for openings like doors and windows to be decided well in advance, as well as also any necessary inserts to support floor slabs after the walls are constructed.
  • 33. ADVANTAGES: •A major cost of concrete structure construction is the required formwork to retain the concrete till it can be safely de-shuttered and be able to support itself and other imposed loads. •The formwork needs to be continually removed to newer locations and then re-erected. •Continuous use of manpower and lifting equipment like cranes. • In the case of slipform building, the formwork is erected only once and remains intact until the entire structure is completed. •Great reduction in the cost of formwork as well as time saving for re-erection. •Cost effective •Saving onto the labour cost otherwise used for intermittent concreting operations. •The reduction in the movement of formwork and workers also leads to far more safe working conditions that also make it a major advantage.
  • 34. PRECAUTIONS • Concrete is continuously protected against loss of moisture and rapid temperature changes for 7 days • Unhardened concrete is protected from rain and flowing water • Prevent plastic shrinkage • Plastic cracks are filled by injection of epoxy resin.
  • 35. RELATION BETWEEN CONCRETE SETTING TIME AND SLIPFORM RATE: •It is calculated by using the following equation: Vs = (h1- h1 ) / (ts – tt) Where Vs – slipform rate (mm / h) H1 = the distance from the top of the slipform panel to the average curing front (mm) H2 = The distance from the top of the slipform panel to average freeboard (mm) Ts = setting time (h) Tt = Time from mixing concrete to placing
  • 36. TUNNEL FORMWORK SYSTEM •Tunnel formwork system allows the contractor to cast walls and slabs in one operation in a daily cycle. •It combines the speed, quality and accuracy of factory/off-site production with the flexibility and economy of in-situ construction • Recognized as a modern method of construction (MMC).
  • 37. The result is a cellular reinforced structure, the surfaces of which are sufficiently high quality to require only minimal finishing for direct decoration, while the end walls and facades are easily completed with thermally insulated units that can be clad as required. The system creates an efficient load-bearing structure for use in a wide variety of applications. It is particularly effective in projects suited to repetitive cellular construction such as residential blocks, hotels, student accommodation, barracks and prisons.
  • 38. ADVANTAGES: Cost cost-effective, high quality construction, generating significant savings in time and costs over alternative methods without compromising on design Building The repetitive nature of the system and the use of prefabricated forms and reinforcing mats/cages simplifies the whole construction process, producing a smooth and fast operation Quality Quality is enhanced despite the speed of construction. The precise, even steel face of the formwork creates a smooth, high quality finish capable of receiving direct decoration with the minimum of preparation (a skim coat may be required). This reduces the requirement for following trades, thus providing additional cost savings and speeding the entire process.
  • 39. Design The large bays constructed provide exceptional flexibility in the design and layout of the building and allow a high degree of freedom in the final appearance. Safety Integral working platforms and edge protection systems. The repetitive, predictable nature of the tasks involved encourages familiarity with operations. The minimal requirement for tools and equipment further reduces the risk of accidents on site. Sustainability The in-situ casting of units on site and the local availability of ready- mixed concrete supplies reduce transportation impacts. Just-in-time deliveries and near zero wastage produce an overall tidier site with associated cost savings and safety benefits. Concrete’s thermal mass coupled with correct insulation and boiler design minimises heating costs and can even reduce air- conditioning requirements.
  • 40. GENERAL FACTS : Tunnel formwork come in half units and in the form of an inverted “L” which are bolted together at the top to form each tunnel. The inbuilt wheels and the jacks help the formwork move in and out of the position and adjusted to the final height. The factory-made steel formwork can be re-used up to 600 times and it can suit a variety of module sizes. This makes the method of construction very versatile and extremely economical. Tunnel-form work allows a 24-hour construction cycle to be achieved and thus the buildability of in-situ concrete is improved by choosing this type of formwork.
  • 41. The Casting Process of Tunnel Formwork: 1) Stage One: Prefabricated Wall reinforcement is placed by crane along the entire wing prior to casting the kickers (used to position wall formwork). 2) Stage Two: Two and a half tunnel is craned into place, bolted together and ties are added.
  • 42. 3) Stage Three: The wall concrete is poured. 4) Stage Four: The slab reinforcements are fixed
  • 43. 5) Stage 5: The slab concrete is placed. The formwork system provides for a pour to be wrapped in tarpaulins and for the use of butane heaters to maintain a sufficiently high temperature for the concrete to reach its striking strength overnight. 6) Stage 6: The tunnel-forms are removed next day.
  • 44. 7) Stage 7: The process is repeated for the next two bays. Tunnel form can produce strong and durable in-situ cellular structures. This method of construction can achieve time savings up to 25% with cost savings of 15%. Since the concrete finish is very good, the requirement for post construction trades such as plasterers and electricians are greatly reduced.
  • 46. The column formwork systems now available are normally modular in nature and allow quick assembly and erection on-site while minimizing labor and crane time. They are available in steel, aluminium and even cardboard (not reusable but recycled) and have a variety of internal face surfaces depending on the concrete finish required. Innovations have led to adjustable, reusable column forms which can be clamped on-site to give different column sizes. COLUMN SYSTEM FORMWORK
  • 47. Benefits •Increased speed and efficiency in construction •The requirement of skilled labor is reduced due to the simplicity of assembly and disassembly. •Metal column forms can be assembled and erected more easily than traditional formwork. • Disposable forms come ready assembled to site. •High quality surface finishes are possible. •The highly engineered nature of the metal formwork system enables precision adjustment to the formwork.
  • 48. Safety •Metal formwork systems can have integral ready-to-use concreting platforms with guard rails and access equipment including ladders. This reduces the need for independent access. •For systems with disposable formwork, working platforms for concreting have to be erected separately to allow safe access to the top of the column forms. •Formwork systems are available which need to be worked only from one side. This could be an important safety consideration for columns situated at building edges and corners. •Metal systems typically provide robust assemblies. •Assembly process is simple allowing site operatives to become familiar with health and safety aspects. •Normally these formwork systems require minimal use of power tools.
  • 49. Other considerations Column forms are designed for specific maximum concrete pressures. The concrete placement rates have to be adjusted to keep the concrete pressure within the specified limits. The assembled formwork has to be restrained at the base properly to avoid displacement, and grout loss during concreting.
  • 51. ADVANTAGES OF PRE- FABRICATED FORMWORK • Very little on-site skilled labor needed. • The ability to reuse forms either as a large section or as individual units. • All prefabricated systems are designed for light as well as heavy construction. • Contractors can bid almost any type of work; straight, battered, curved or cut-up. • Prefab forms may be set in any combination, horizontally and vertically, to any wall height. • On high walls, one side of forms can be erected and ties placed; then the close-out side can be erected during placement, minimizing concrete drop and assuring effective vibration.
  • 52. • In a prefab system the contractor can remove and replace forms at any point. This simplifies erection and stripping, which can be started at any location. • To allow for a casting pocket, a panel is simply removed and replaced maintenance of forms can be a tiresome task, but well-maintained forms mean more reuses. • A big advance in prefab forming has been the development of gang forming, which is simply defined as the grouping together and moving of a number of forms as a single unit. • The success of gang forming is due to the development of easy-to-use hard w a re and ties, made especially for this forming technique. • Since pre forms are pre - engineered and precision made, they offer the best materials available and work equally well on all jobs, resulting in lower cost per use. Although prefabricated forms work well on any size job, the small job is a good way to introduce the system to the workmen. G A N G F O R M I N G
  • 53. DRAWBACKS • High cost factor • Greater transportation cost, due to the large pieces, where as the regular formwork can be transported easily . • Too many pieces involved in the pre fabricated formwork • Pre fabricated formwork, leave poor finishes at the joints of the forming members. • Pre- fab formwork deflect during placement. • The first cause of deflection is the rate of placing, which is usually too fast. • If recommended placing rates are followed and there is good supervision of placement and vibrating, the problem of deflection can be controlled. • With many prefab systems, panels can be re m oved at different locations and used as casting pockets. • This procedure avoids dropping the concrete a great distance and helps to maintain a more constant rate of placement.
  • 54.  POINTS OF DIFFERENTIATION  MATERIAL USED  TIME CONSUMPTION  LIFE SPAN  USED IN  FLEXIBILITY MODERN DAY METHOD STEEL AND ALUMINIUM. DESIGNED FOR SPEED AND EFFICIENCY. (mostly modular) LONGER LIFE SPAN The labour costs are HIGHER than the costs for procuring reusable formwork. LESS FLEXIBLE. CONVENTIONAL METHOD TIMBER( Plywood Or moisture-resistant Particleboard). VERY TIME CONSUMING. (For large structures.) The plywood facing has a relatively SHORT LIFE SPAN. The labour costs are LOWER than the costs for procuring reusable formwork. MOST FLEXIBLE PREFABRICATED METHOD Frame of ALUMINIUM covered with ALUMINIUM OR TIMBER Work happens simultaneously with construction hence saves time The frame is very durable (If made of metal n aluminium can be used for 2000 times) The labour costs are HIGHER than the costs for procuring reusable formwork. There is NO FLEXIBILITY after making the formwork
  • 55. Time of Removal of formwork Sr. No Structural Member OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) Rapid Hardening Cement 1 Beam sides, walls & Columns 2-3 Days 2 Days 2 Slab (Vertical Supports remains intact) 4 Days 3 Days 3 Slab (Complete Formwork removal) 10 Days 5 Days 4 Beams (Removal of Sheeting, Props remains intact) 8 Days 5 Days 5 Beams & Arches (Complete formwork removal) (up to 6 m span) 14 Days 5-8 Days 6 Beams & Arches (Complete formwork removal) (more than 6 m span) 21 Days 8-10 Days
  • 57.  Formwork failures are the cause of many accidents and failures that occur during concrete construction which usually happen when fresh concrete is placed  Generally some unexpected event causes one member to fail, then others become overloaded or misaligned and the entire formwork structure collapses  Improper stripping and shore removal  Inadequate bracing  Vibration  Unstable soil under mudsills, shoring not plumb  Inadequate control of concrete placement  Lack of attention to formwork details  Inadequate cross bracing and horizontal bracing of shores  Forms sometime collapse when their shores/ jack are displaced by the vibration caused by:  passing traffic  movement of workers & equipment on the formwork  the effect of vibrating concrete to consolidate it
  • 58. SAFETY PRECAUTION  Material used for the construction of formwork must fulfill the specification.  Formwork is fixed firmly & properly  Construction area must be protected to prevent vandalism of formwork.  Warning sign must be put up at the area where the formwork is fixed to prevent entrance of people that may damage the formwork.  The formwork must be inspected before the concrete is poured.
  • 59. STRIKING, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE OF FORMWORK  Striking : As column and beam side formwork will be removed before beam and slab soffit formwork, provision must be made for easy removal and in the correct order. If beam and slab soffit formwork is to be removed before the concrete has achieved working strength, permanent propping or shoring is required. Take care to avoid damage to formwork which is to be re used. Eight or more uses may be obtained from timber formwork.  Maintenance Clean forms with stiff brush and clean cold water. Use scrapers only as a last resort. Keep forms well oiled to prevent delamination of plywood or rusting of steel and always oil the edges.  Storage of forms Any formwork with steel components should be stored in the dry. Avoid direct sunlight on timber forms. Store clear of the ground without twist or bend, and keep free of dirt.
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