SLIP FORM CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE

Slipform Construction Technique – Uses, Components and

Features

Slip form construction technique is an alternative for conventional

formwork system which helps in continuous vertical and
horizontal construction.
Development of Slip form Construction

The height of the formwork is

designed such a way that,
during the pouring of the upper
level formwork, the concrete
poured in the below formwork
would have gained initial setting.
The concrete exposed when the
formwork moves up will remain
firm.
Components of Slip form
Generally, it consist of yoke legs. Yoke legs are employed to lift and
sustain the weight of the entire structure, so that it behaves as a
single unit. Yoke legs are also used
to connect with the beams, scaffoldings and working platforms to
serve the supporting purpose.

To the yoke legs, walk-

away brackets are
connected. These walkway
brackets will enable proper
placement of
the concrete.
The whole slip form assembly is lifted by means of strand rods
and lifting jacks. These primary components are located at equal
intervals so that the uniform and good distribution of weight is
performed. In some construction, lifting process are supported
by means of hydraulic pump components.
Features of Slipform Construction

- A rapid and a economic construction method compared to the

conventional formwork technique.

-The technique is best suitable for large building structures and

bridges.

- When small structures are concerned, the projects with identical

geometry can be easily completed by slipform construction.
Features of Slipform Construction

-Continuous movement of formwork in upward direction is

performed in slipform technique. The movement is facilitated by
hydraulic jacks and jack rods. In the construction of vertical
structures, the rate of rising the formwork upwards will be
almost in the rate of 300mm per hour. These rise with the help of
the supports from other permanent parts of the building.

- The technique of slipform construction will vary based on the

type of structure constructed. Based on this the frameworks
required to support the system will vary.
Applications
1. Construction of Regular core high rise
structures
The slipform construction technique used in
high rise building construction will be
performed by vertically
extruding the reinforced concrete section.
Regular shaped core structures and
buildings are easily constructed
by this method.

2. Slipform Technique for Chimney

Construction
The slipform technique used for the
construction of large chimneys, cooling
towers and piers are called as
tapered slipform. This technique is used for
constructing vertical structures with varying
wall thickness, or shapes or diameters.
3. Construction of Steel Tanks
Slipform construction technique helps to construct the
large volume cisterns in industries and factories in a cost
effective way.

4. Construction of Water Towers

The slipform technique helps to construct the walls of
water tanks uniformly with better quality. Tanks of
thousands of litres are easily constructed by this method.
Advantages of Slipform Construction
Technique

1. Non-stop Method of Construction

2. Increase rate of construction
3. Increase the productivity
4. Provide more working space
5. Creates safe work environment for the workers
6. Employs less accessory equipment
7. Increase flexibility in construction
8. Reduced Labor costs
9. Scaffolding and temporary works in construction is reduced
10. Uniform wall sections and layouts are obtained
Disadvantages of Slipform Construction
Technique

1. High –cost for initial setup

2. Requires Specialized workers and expertise
3. Need sophisticated Equipment
4. Dimensional Accuracy can go low in certain conditions