METHODOLOGY FOR FORMWORKS INSTALLATION & STRIPPING

GENSET POWER HOUSE BUILDING – MACTAN CEBU

In order to standardize the site works and regulate the activities of the workers, we issue the
aforementioned methodology for compliance of the involved workers. It’s suitable for the cast-in-
place structural frames.

Such Method Including the following:

1. Scope of works
2. Preparation
3. Erection & Shoring
4. Inspection
5. Stripping
6. Safety

Scope

This procedure applies and the controls required during assembly, erection, final positioning of
formworks used in structural concrete operations and stripping works.

Preparations

All formworks activities will be carried out in accordance with the specification. The project
Engineer shall study the structural drawings and plan for sizes, numbers and type of formwork to be
used in consultation with Structural Engineer, if required. Depending upon the programed, the number
of repetitions will be decided.
Availability of formworks materials will be checked with the procurement manager and decision
will be taken to buy, hire or reuse formwork detail. During fabrication of formwork shutters, all
dimensions shall be cross-checked with a view to avoiding corrective action during erection.
Line and Grade shall layout the area before commencing formworks erection and offsetting shall
be established for QA/QC checking.

Erections & Shoring

During erection, ensure that the props, shores, walling, clamps and tie rods are right size and at the
correct spacing. The formworks engineer shall check the false work system with respect to load
imposed on it and design parameters as laid down in the specification.
Check that the false works is securely braced and is on a firm foundation.
 2

Check the quality of shutter lining, tightness of built-in items and other embedment to ensure its
stability.
Tie rods holes to be made in the framework shall be neat so that they can be patched or plugged
later on.
Particular attention will be paid to the rigidity and line of stop ends and joint forms.
Line and Grade shall check the verticality and location of forms from offset layout provided to
ensure its setting location.

Inspection

Inspection will carried away with QA/QC Engineer for verification purposes, it includes
verticality inspection, layout inspection and stability of formworks. Also, inspection area should be
free from any foreign materials.

Stripping

Stripping works will proceed in such a manner as to ensure complete safety of the structure;
Vertical forms will be strip at least 24 hours from concrete placement was done and at least 70% of
concrete compressive strength test achieve for slab and beam. Additional shores shall be established
for slab and beam after stripping works.

Safety

Ensure that adequate access and working platforms are in place for the concreting gang and that
toe boards and guardrails are provided.
All workers should wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working.
Make sure that housekeeping is conducted regularly to avoid any accident due to poor
housekeeping management.
Permit to work shall be applied to monitor and identify possible hazard in the activity.
Safety officer, Engineer and foreman shall give awareness to his/her worker regarding site hazard.

Responsibilities

Site Engineer – To monitor the formworks installation work based on approved methodology. Also, a
site engineer shall ensure the quality of materials delivered and the quality of works done.

QA/QC Engineer – To check and verify of the materials delivered was approved and based on
specification provided. QA/QC personnel shall check or inspect the formworks installed is correct
accordingly. Also, QA/QC shall make documentation process for any inspection done with
consultant.
3