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Column Formwork RS: User Information
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Column formwork RS
User Information
Instructions for assembly and use (Method statement)
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User Information Column formwork RS
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User Information Column formwork RS
Contents
4 Introduction
4 Elementary safety warnings
6 Eurocodes at Doka
8 Doka services
10 Product description
11 Areas of use
12 Assembly instructions
12 Design of column formwork
14 Plumbing accessories
16 Instructions for Assembly and Use with ladder
system
22 Platform system
22 Pouring platforms with single brackets
23 Platform configurations with Doka column
formwork platform 150/90cm
26 General remarks
26 Column formwork RS used together with . . .
27 Examples of the system in action
28 Additional precautions
29 Transporting, stacking and storing
34 Component overview
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Introduction User Information Column formwork RS
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Introduction User Information Column formwork RS
Eurocodes at Doka
In Europe, a uniform series of Standards known as The widely used "Permissible stress design" (compar-
Eurocodes (EC) was developed for the construction ing the actual stresses with the permissible stresses)
field by the end of 2007. These are intended to provide has been superseded by a new safety concept in the
a uniform basis, valid throughout Europe, for product EC.
specifications, tenders and mathematical verification. The EC contrast the actions (loads) with the resistance
The EC are the world's most highly developed Stand- (capacity). The previous safety factor in the permissible
ards in the construction field. stresses is now divided into several partial factors. The
In the Doka Group, the EC are to be used as standard safety level remains the same!
from the end of 2008. They will thus supersede the DIN
norms as the "Doka standard" for product design.
Ed Rd
98013-102
Factual Fpermissible E d Rd
A Utilisation factor
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Introduction User Information Column formwork RS
Doka services
Support in every stage of the project
Doka offers a broad spectrum of services, all with a sin-
gle aim: to help you succeed on the site.
Every project is unique. Nevertheless, there is one
thing that all construction projects have in common –
and that is a basic structure with five stages. We at
Doka know our clients' varying requirements. With our
consulting, planning and other services, we help you
achieve effective implementation of your formwork
assignment using our formwork products – in every one
of these stages.
1 2 3
Project Management Planning
Project Development Stage Bidding Stage
Stage
Taking well-founded decisions Optimising the preliminary work Controlled, regular forming oper-
thanks to professional advice and with Doka as an experienced part- ations, for greater efficiency
consulting ner resulting from realistically calculated
formwork concepts
Find precisely the right formwork Draw up potentially winning bids, by Plan cost-effectively right from the
solutions, with the aid of ▪ basing them on realistically calcu- outset, thanks to
▪ help with the bid invitation lated guideline prices ▪ detailed offers
▪ in-depth analysis of the initial sit- ▪ making the right formwork ▪ determination of the commission-
uation choices ing quantities
▪ objective evaluation of the plan- ▪ having an optimum time-calcula- ▪ co-ordination of lead-times and
ning, execution, and time-risks tion basis handover deadlines
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▪ Transparency
Because our services and costs
Optimum resource utilisation Seeing things through to a posi- are completely transparent, there
with assistance from the Doka tive conclusion is no need for improvisation dur-
Formwork Experts with professional support ing the project – and no unpleas-
ant surprises at the end of it.
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Introduction User Information Column formwork RS
Product description
Doka column formwork RS - the steel Circular-section columns, straight
formwork for high-grade circular from Doka's modular "construction
reinforced concrete columns kit" ...
Column formwork RS is used for producing concrete ▪ with integral quick-acting connectors for fast, zero-
surfaces that meet more stringent (fair-faced) specifica- play connections between the shells
tions. Its precision-manufactured half-shells ensure ▪ with exactly fitting shell joins, thanks to the integral
that the column cross-section is perfectly circular, even centring function
at the shell joins. ▪ for forming curved stop-ends or oval columns, Col-
umn formwork RS can be connected directly (i.e.
without adapters) to:
- Doka framed formwork Framax Xlife and Alu-
Framax Xlife
- Doka circular formwork H 20
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User Information Column formwork RS Introduction
Areas of use
The following features are integrated in every Column Column diameters
element RS:
▪ connectors for joining together and vertically stack-
ing the half-shells D= 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 60 cm
▪ crane-hoisting point
▪ stacking lugs
▪ centring mechanism
To form a column cross-section, two Column elements
RS are joined together.
By combining panels with heights of 0.25 m, 0.50 m, Diameters 24, 25, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120,
1.00 m and 3.00 m, a 25 cm height grid is obtained. 130, 140, 150 and 180 cm on enquiry.
Column elements RS 0.25 m may only be used as the Materials schedule
top elements. The crane lifting chain, and all connec- Column element RS
tions to the vertical profile, must be attached to the col- Formwork height [m]
3.00m 1.00m 0.50m 0.25m
umn element below this top element.
0.25 2
0.50 2
0.75 2 2
1.00 2
25
1.25 2 2
1.50 2 2
1.75 2 2 2
2.00 4
2.25 4 2
2.50 4 2
2.75 4 2 2
3.00 2
3.25 2 2
50
3.50 2 2
3.75 2 2 2
300
4.00 2 2
4.25 2 2 2
4.50 2 2 2
4.75 2 2 2 2
5.00 2 4
5.25 2 4 2
5.50 2 4 2
5.75 2 4 2 2
100
6.00 4
6.25 4 2
6.50 4 2
6.75 4 2 2
7.00 4 2
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Dimensions in cm 7.50 4 2 2
7.75 4 2 2 2
8.00 4 4
Follow the directions in the section headed "Additional
precautions" in the following cases:
▪ high (over 4.50 m) stacked multi-element gangs, to
stiffen the formwork when lifting it into the upright
▪ multi-element gangs made by stacking many small
column elements
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A
➤ Pre-assemble the other half-shell in the same way.
Preparations for using the Doka column formwork
platform 150/90 cm
➤ Attach the lifting chain to the integrated crane-hoist-
ing points and raise the formwork-half.
➤ Attach the Platform adapter RS (D) with Connecting
screws RS (C) (is only needed on one of the form-
work-halves).
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☞ Important note:
Do not use any chemical cleaning agents!
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Second formwork-half
➤ Attach the crane suspension tackle to the shored
(i.e. still standing) formwork-half.
➤ Undo the panel-strut anchorages from the ground.
➤ Set down the crane-held half of the formwork ready
for cleaning, and secure it so that it cannot fall over.
For information on how to reposition a formwork-half
complete with a platform, see "Platform configurations
with Doka column formwork platform 150/90 cm".
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Assembly instructions User Information Column formwork RS
Plumbing accessories
Fixing to the ground
➤ Anchor the plumbing accessories in such a way as to
resist tensile and compressive forces!
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Anchor x2!
a ... diam. 26 mm
b ... diam. 18 mm
c ... diam. 28 mm
d ... diam. 18 mm
e ... slotted hole diam. 18x38 mm
f ... diam. 35 mm
☞ Important note:
The formwork panels must be held stable in
every phase of the construction work!
Please observe all applicable safety regula-
tions!
A
For more information (wind loads etc.) see the
section headed 'Vertical and horizontal loads' B
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User Information Column formwork RS Assembly instructions
Fixing the struts to the formwork Eurex 60 550 used as a shoring &
plumbing accessory
Variant 1
As the "Doka plumbing strut Eurex 60 550" – fitted with
➤ Place the Prop head EB up against one of the clamp- the appropriate accessories – this prop can also be
ing points on the Column element RS, and fix it in used for shoring high formwork.
place with the star grip nut. ▪ Can be connected directly – without modification – to
Doka framed formwork and Doka timber-beam form-
work
▪ The "Adjusting strut 540 Eurex 60 IB" makes han-
dling much easier, especially when the formwork is
A being transferred.
▪ Can be telescoped in 10 cm increments, with contin-
B uous fine adjustment.
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A Prop head EB
B Panel strut 340 IB or 540 IB
Variant 2
➤ Pin the panel strut directly into the pin-holes on the
vertical profile.
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A Plumbing strut Eurex 60 550
B Panel strut 340 IB
B Extension Eurex 60 2.00m
D Connector Eurex 60 IB
E Plumbing strut shoe Eurex 60 EB
Panel struts F Adjusting strut 540 Eurex 60 IB
G Prop head EB
Product features:
▪ Can be telescoped in 8 cm increments
▪ Fine adjustment by screw-thread
▪ All parts are captively integrated - including the tel-
escopic tube (has safety stop to prevent dropout)
C
A B
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A
Note:
When used with the Ladder system XS, both formwork-
halves must each be fitted with 2 panel struts. F
D
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A Connector XS RS
B Bolt and linch pin
C Ladder
D Cantilever profile
E Star grip nut
F Push-in bolt
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A E
B
G1
Tr625-201-01
A
F
B
F D
F
E
D Tr625-213-01
A Connector XS RS
B Bolt and linch pin C
D Cantilever profile
E Star grip nut C
C Ladder D
F Push-in bolt
G Safety hook A c
B
Formwork-half with Column formwork H
platform b
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Assembly instructions User Information Column formwork RS
☞
Ladder system XS for heights above 3.60 m
Important note:
Telescoping ladder extension (for adjusting to ➤ Always observe all relevant safety regula-
ground level) tions applying to the use of the Ladder cage
XS in the country in which you are operating
➤ To telescope the ladders past one another, lift the (e.g. in Germany: BGV D 36).
safety latch on the ladder and fix the Ladder exten-
sion XS 2.30m onto the desired rung of the other lad- ➤ Fix the Ladder cage exit XS (the underside must
der. always be at the same height as the "Connector XS
for column formwork platform"). The safety latches
prevent the cage being accidentally lifted out.
A
B
Tr625-201-04
Close-up
F
C Tr625-211-01
B
D Ladder cage exit XS
F Safety latch
Tr625-201-03
➤ Attach the Ladder cage XS to the next available
A System ladder XS 4.40m rung. Attach further ladder cages, in each case to the
B Ladder extension XS 2.30m next available rung.
C Safety latch
B F
Tr625-201-02
E Ladder cage XS
F Safety latches (lift-out guard)
Tr625-202-01
Screws (C) are included in the scope of supply of the System ladder
XS 4.40m and the Ladder extension XS 2.30m.
A System ladder XS 4.40m
B Ladder extension XS 2.30m
C Screws, width-across 17 mm
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Erecting the formwork ➤ Link the formwork-halves with the integrated quick-
acting connectors (E) .
➤ Use the crane to lift the first formwork-half (without
the column formwork platform) into the upright.
E
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Assembly instructions User Information Column formwork RS
Formwork height
Ladder 2.75- >3.00- >5.00- >7.25-
3.00 m 5.00 m 7.25 m 8.00 m
Connector XS RS 2 2 3 3
System ladder XS
1 1
4.40m
Ladder extension
1 2 1 2
XS 2.30m
Formwork height
Ladder cage
5.00-5.50 m >5.50-6.75 m >6.75-8.00 m
Ladder cage XS
2 3 4
1.00m
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Platform system User Information Column formwork RS
In conjunction with the Framax bracket 90, the Bracket Platform decking and guard rails
connection RS makes it possible to mount pouring plat-
forms on the Column elements RS.
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C
TR563-200-01
C
E
D
B
A
TR563-201-01
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C
B
150 cm
90 The railings are locked in place automatically.
cm 9719-203-01 E
➤ Tip up the rear railings.
A Rear railing
B Side railing
C Rear hoisting point
D Safety hook (blue) = front hoisting point
E Extra hoisting point (red) in parked position
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Platform system User Information Column formwork RS
Moving the platform ➤ After the column formwork platform has been hung
into place on the formwork, detach the four-part lift-
ing chain.
➤ Attach a four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain
3.20m) to the points shown here.
D
C
C
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C
The safety hook (D) drops down into its starting posi-
tion and automatically secures the platform against
D
D being accidentally lifted out.
➤ When the platform is lifted, the lifting chain acts on
the safety hook (D) and the platform is automatically
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unlocked.
C Rear crane suspension point
D Front crane suspension point
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Moving the formwork and the platform ➤ Attach a four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain
3.20m). When the formwork plus platform are to be
in one piece lifted in one piece, the extra hoisting point must be
used.
To save crane time, the Doka column formwork plat-
form can also be repositioned together with the form-
work:
C
➤ Hang the platform into place on the formwork (pro- C
ceed as in "Moving the platform").
➤ Move the extra crane hoisting point (E) from the C
parked position to the "in-use" position. Right posi-
tion = inclined forward towards formwork.
E
E
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➤ Fix the extra crane hoisting point with the slide bolt
(F) on the underside of the platform.
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General remarks User Information Column formwork RS
☞ Important note:
Follow the directions in the User Information
Doka circular formwork H 20
booklets for the formwork system concerned,
especially regarding the permitted fresh-con-
Practical example: Guiding walls
crete pressure.
Column elements RS used as stop-ends on Circular
formwork H20.
Doka framed formwork Framax Xlife The Column elements RS are connected with the
standard connectors for Circular formwork H20.
The positions of the 'Adjustable clamps 10cm' needed
Practical example here are dictated by the integrated quick-acting con-
nectors.
"Oval columns" with column-formwork stop-ends.
The Column elements RS are connected to the Framax C
Xlife panels using standard framed-formwork connec-
tors.
The positions of the Framax quick-acting clamps RU or
Framax multi-function clamps needed here are dictated
by the integrated quick-acting connectors. A
D C B A
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E 9747-225-01 F
A Column element RS
A Column element RS B Centring mechanism
B Framax Xlife panel C Circular formwork H20
C Framax quick-acting clamp RU D Timber filler
D Super-plate 15.0 E Adjustable clamp 10cm
E Centring mechanism
F Hardboard strip 3mm The centring mechanism can either
▪ be dismounted (see previous example) or
When used with Framax Xlife: ▪ be left on the column element if it can protrude into a
The Column elements RS come with a centring mech- recess cut out of a timber filler.
anism on one side. When they are clamped directly
onto framed formwork panels, this centring mechanism Close-up of timber filler
must be dismounted.
➤ Dismount the centring mechanism (E) A D C
A
E
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Additional precautions
Bracing with Multipurpose walings WS10 Top50
C A
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For each formwork-half, one "Screw-set M16x40" must
be provided for every vertical stacking join.
A
D
C
Tr730-200-02
F B
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A Prop head EB
B Panel strut 340 IB or 540 IB
C Connecting pin 10cm
D Spring cotter 5mm
F Multi-purpose waling WS10 Top50
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Storage and transport devices for small items: The forks can be inserted under either the broadside or
the narrowside of the containers.
▪ durable
▪ stackable
Suitable transport appliances:
▪ crane
▪ pallet stacking truck
▪ forklift truck
To make the "Doka skeleton transport box" easier to
load and unload, one of its sidewalls can be opened.
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Tr755-200-04 Tr755-200-05
A
Tr755-200-02
9206-202-01
A Slide-bolt for fixing the partition The forks can be inserted under either the broadside or
the narrowside of the containers.
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General remarks User Information Column formwork RS
Doka stacking pallet 1.55x0.85m and Using Doka stacking pallets as transport
devices
1.20x0.80m
Lifting by crane
Storage and transport devices for long items:
☞ ▪▪
▪ durable Multi-trip packaging items may only be lifted
▪ stackable one at a time.
Suitable transport appliances: Use a suitable lifting chain. (Do not exceed
▪ crane the permitted load capacity). e.g: Doka 4-
▪ pallet stacking truck part chain 3.20m.
▪ forklift truck ▪ Load the items centrically.
▪ Fasten the load to the stacking pallet so that
The Bolt-on caster set B turns the stacking pallet into a it cannot slide or tip out.
fast and manoeuvrable transport trolley.
▪ When lifting stacking pallets to which Bolt-on
Follow the directions in the "Bolt-on castor set castor sets B have been attached, you must
B" Operating Instructions! also follow the directions in these Operating
Instructions!
▪ Spread-angle max. 30°!
= =
a
92815-224-01
☞▪
Doka stacking pallet 1.20x0.80m max. 3.0 m
Multi-trip packaging items that each contain
very different loads must be stacked with the Repositioning by forklift truck or pallet stacking
heaviest ones at the bottom and the lightest truck
ones at the top!
▪ Rating plate must be in place and clearly leg-
ible ☞ ▪▪ Load the items centrically.
Fasten the load to the stacking pallet so that
it cannot slide or tip out.
Using Doka stacking pallets as storage units
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Component overview User Information Column formwork RS
Column element RS D30 3.00m 149.0 587909000 Panel strut 540 IB 41.4 580366000
Column element RS D30 1.00m 65.0 587908000 Elementstütze 540 IB
Column element RS D30 0.50m 36.0 587907000 consisting of:
Column element RS D30 0.25m 22.5 587944000 (A) Plumbing strut 540 IB 30.7 588697000
Column element RS D35 3.00m 166.0 587912000 Galvanised
Column element RS D35 1.00m 76.0 587911000 Length: 310.5 - 549.2 cm
Column element RS D35 0.50m 42.0 587910000
Column element RS D35 0.25m 26.0 587945000 (B) Adjusting strut 220 IB 10.9 588251500
Column element RS D40 3.00m 175.0 587915000 Galvanised
Column element RS D40 1.00m 80.7 587914000 Length: 172.5 - 221.1 cm
Column element RS D40 0.50m 44.9 587913000 Galvanised
Column element RS D40 0.25m 27.7 587946000 Delivery condition: folded closed
Column element RS D45 3.00m 188.0 587918000
Column element RS D45 1.00m 85.0 587917000
Column element RS D45 0.50m 48.0 587916000
Column element RS D45 0.25m 29.0 587947000
Column element RS D50 3.00m 195.0 587921000 A
Column element RS D50 1.00m 88.0 587920000
Column element RS D50 0.50m 49.0 587919000
Column element RS D50 0.25m 31.5 587948000
Column element RS D60 3.00m 217.0 587927000
Column element RS D60 1.00m 96.5 587926000
Column element RS D60 0.50m 53.0 587925000
Column element RS D60 0.25m 34.2 587950000 B
Stützenelement RS
Painted blue
Ø 24, 25, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 90, 100,
110, 120, 130, 140, 150 and 180 cm
on inquiry!
Eurex 60 550
Eurex 60 550
depending on length, comprising:
(A) Plumbing strut Eurex 60 550 42.5 582658000
Powder-coated, blue
Aluminium
Length: 343 - 553 cm
(B) Extension Eurex 60 2.00m 21.3 582651000
Powder-coated, blue
Panel strut 340 IB 24.3 580365000
Elementstütze 340 IB Aluminium
consisting of: Length: 250 cm
(A) Plumbing strut 340 IB 16.7 588696000 (C) Coupler Eurex 60 8.6 582652000
Galvanised Aluminium
Length: 190.8 - 341.8 cm Length: 100 cm
Diameter: 12.8 cm
(B) Adjusting strut 120 IB 7.6 588248500
Galvanised (D) Connector Eurex 60 IB 4.2 582657500
Length: 81.5 - 130.6 cm Galvanised
Galvanised Length: 15 cm
Width: 15 cm
Delivery condition: folded closed
Height: 30 cm
(E) Plumbing strut shoe Eurex 60 EB 8.0 582660500
Galvanised
Length: 31 cm
Width: 12 cm
A
Height: 33 cm
(F) Adjusting strut 540 Eurex 60 IB 27.8 582659500
Galvanised
Length: 303.5 - 542.2 cm
B Delivery condition: separate parts
D
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Prop head EB 3.1 588244500 Counter railing col. formwork plat. 150/90cm 8.0 588385000
Stützenkopf EB Gegengeländer Stützenbühne 150/90cm
Galvanised Galvanised
Length: 40.8 cm Width: 87 cm
Width: 11.8 cm Height: 170 cm
Height: 17.6 cm
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