GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC PUNE

(AN AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT OF

MAHARASHTRA)

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC PUNE, ODD-2021-2022

MICRO-PROJECT REPORT
ON
“TYPES OF FORMWORK IN RCC STRUCTURE”

NAME = ROHIT RAUT

EN. NO. = 2001053
SUBJECT = ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF RCC
STRUCTURES.
COURSE CODE = AM4102
 GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC PUNE
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMESTER V (2021-2022)

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that, micro-project report titled ,“ TYPES OF
FORMWORK IN RCC STRUCTURE” is submitted partial fulfillment of
the award of ‘Diploma in Civil Engineering’ by GOVERNMENT
POLYTECHNIC PUNE and is a record of student who carried out under
the guidance of concerned faculty at Government Polytechnic Pune
during Academic year ODD- 2021-2022.

Guide HOD
Mrs. Shweta Bhalgat Engineering Department
Government Polytechnic Pune
What Is Formwork?
Formwork is one type of temporary mold in which
concrete is poured to cast the required shape of
concrete.

Formworks are made from timber or steel, the surface

in contact with the concrete being selected to give
the required finish. The formwork and its associated
false work must have sufficient
strength to support the weight of the wet
concrete without significant distortion. For concrete
formwork mostly timber and steel are
the materials most commonly used for formwork, a
range of other materials are used, mainly for specialist
applications. The construction industry shows significant
rapid growth with the commencement of
modern technology. Nowadays, building plans and
designs of big structures are created using software,
which has improved the pace, effectiveness, and safety
of construction and substantially
lowered costs alongside.

Moreover, Construction material used is far

more robust and long-lasting than those used even
a short while ago, helping us to construct safer and
more practical structures.

Formwork is an essential component in the construction

industry and can be termed as
a temporary or permanent form into
which concrete is poured, which subsequently
becomes hard.

Formwork in construction has been used for hundreds

and thousands of years to aid in building structures of
all sizes and shapes. In Addition, different
kinds of formwork have been used in Australia for more
than 300 years ago since colonization.
 Importance of Formwork in Construction

 No doubt formwork is essential for any
construction; its main advantage is that it can’t
be replaced with any other technology.

 Using formwork concrete structures can
be constructed quickly and in the most affordable
way.

 During all construction work period,

a formwork offers appropriate access and working
platforms that considerably enhance workers’
scaffold safety.

 Formwork helps in lowers the timeline and costs of
the project by lowering the floor-to-floor constructi
on cycle time, which means more
projects can fulfil their budgetary demands.

 Formwork facilitates construction managers to
offer exact on-time shuttering and de–
shuttering of formwork resources, which results
in improving project effectiveness and resource
usage.

 Formwork mainly associated with concrete. It helps
in producing smooth finished surface of the
concrete.

 It provides good structural safety by

offering solutions against all overlay loads,
producing exceptionally safe and practical
structures.
Types of Formwork in Construction
Different formwork types are as follows,

1. Timber Formwork
2. Steel Formwork
3. Aluminum Formwork
4. Plywood Formwork
5. Fabric Formwork
6. Plastic Formwork

1. Timber Formwork

Timber formwork is the most common type of

formwork among all others. Timber forms are extensively used
in construction from the ancient period. Timber formwork is
the oldest type of form used in construction.

The Timber formwork is one

most used in construction among all other
types of formwork. It offers onsite fabrication of
the required shape and size. It is easily used in
any construction but it may prove time–
consuming for large projects. Plywood
formwork material has a short lifespan.
Timber Shuttering is low-cost and easily workable
shuttering. It can be cut and joined in any shape and
size. Timber shuttering should follow the following
requirement:

 Lightweight
 Well-Seasoned
 Free from termite attacks
 Easily Workable
Advantages of using Timber Forms

 Timber Shuttering is easy to form any shape, size,

and height.
 It is proven economical for Small projects.
 It can make using locally available timber.
 Timber is light–weighted compared to steel
or aluminium Shuttering.

2. Steel Formwork

Steel formwork is one become more popular due to its

strength, durability, and repetitive reuse for a long
period. Steel formwork is costly for small work but can
be used for a large number of projects.
Steel shuttering offers a smooth surface
finish to concrete compared to timber formwork. It can
be used for circular or curved structures such as tanks,
columns, chimneys, sewers, tunnels, and retaining walls.

Advantages of Steel Formwork

 Steel has is strong, durable & has a longer life.

  It offers a smooth finish to the surface of
the member.
 It is completely waterproof or moisture–proof and
minimizes the honeycombing effect.
 It can be reused for more than 100 times.
 Steel formwork can
be fixed and removed with greater ease.

3. Aluminium Formwork

As we know the density of aluminium is

less than compare to steel and
that makes it light weighted than steel. This is the
main advantage when compared to steel. Aluminium
formwork is almost the same as the formwork made
from steel. Shuttering down with aluminium form
is proven economical if large numbers of repeating
usage are made in construction. Its major
drawback is that no alteration is possible once
the formwork is constructed.
4. Plywood Formwork

Plywood formwork is one of re-molded timber resin-

bonded plywood sheets are attached to timber frames
to make up panels of the required sizes.

It is strong, flexible, and easy to handle. Its life is too short

compared to other materials.

5. Fabric Formwork

With the advancement and new technology trends in

building planning and designing, the construction of complex–
shaped structural members is increased. To satisfy this need
the fabric formwork is introduced which made of the flexibility of
this material make it possible to produce concrete in any shape.

The flexibility of fabric formwork makes it possible to

produce concrete members of any shape.

6. Plastic Formwork

Plastic formworks are lightly weighted, interlocking

systems and can be used more than 100 times. It can be used
for normal concrete construction. This type of formwork is
now becoming popular for
similar shapes and large housing schemes.

Advantage of Plastic Formwork

 Plastic forms are light in weight

hence requires less handling cost.
 It can be utilized in the large concrete section.
 If careful installation and use, multiple reuses are
possible making it highly economical.
 Conclusion:

This research provides information related to the

importance of economy, safety structures, planning and
designing the formwork system as an integral part of the
process of designing and constructing concrete structures.
There are decisions that must be made during the design
process that will have major impacts. To produce concrete
forms that meet all job requirements, the construction
engineer must understand the characteristics, properties,
and behaviors of the materials used; be able to estimate the
loads applied to the forms; and be familiar with the
advantages and shortcomings of various forming systems.
The Selection of the formwork system depends on the
available materials, the size of the construction work and
these factors affect the total cost of the construction
project.