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CONSTRUCTION VIII
VIII SEMESTER C
SECTION
INTRODUCTION
Out of these
components, formwork
is costly and
demanding highest
level of technological
input, as well as
other work and
resources related
planning
INTRODUCTION
Formwork system is the key factor determining the success of a construction project in terms
of
• SPEED • QUALITY
A formwork system if not appropriately Quality of concrete can be affected by formwork
Designed to fit the actual site condition will in the following ways:
have Low efficiency and affect the speed of a. The accurate shape of the formwork panel
work b. Dimensional accuracy of the formwork
(e.g., Wrong selection due to insufficient experience c. The verticality, leveling or alignment of the
in using the system, inefficient fixing method, difficult d. Formwork
location of work, more labor intensive etc. e. The tightness of joining of the panels
f. Whether the panel surfaces is in good
condition
• COST • SAFETY OF WORKS
Cost of formwork include material (plywood Dangerous occur due to:
And hardwood waling), cost of cutting, a. Often need to work at height,
material Wastage, labour to assemble and b. Panels are heavy for human worker
erection, Striking and transportation of c. Unstable formwork erection will cause
formwork panels, Replacement of reused panel d. Collapse and harm people working on it
etc. e. Working area nearby the formwork are
f. Usually congested and not easy to get access
into.
FORMWORK SELECTION PARAMETERS
Formwork system is the key factor determining the success of a construction project in terms
of
FORMWORK SELECTION PARAMETERS
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY
Size • Small-Sized: operated manually
• Large-Sized: crane facilities are required in the
operation, or self-climbing
System vs. Location of Use • Traditional timber form /Aluminum form: irregular frame
structure
• Gang form /Climb form /Jump form: core wall
• Table form: slabs
• Tunnel form: repeated regular section
Construction Materials TIMBER: STEEL:
Aluminum:
• Stiff and
• Adaptable to • Sections: Hot light weight
complex shape. rolled or Cold • Excellent
• Labor intensive formed finish
• Environment • Heavy weight • High
all y • material and
unfriendly Suitable for labor cost
• Low initial large sized
cost panels
• Most popular
Nature of Operation • Manually Operated
• Self-Lifted
• Crane-Lifted
FORMWORK SELECTION PARAMETERS
TYPES O F FOR MW ORK SLIPFORM C O N STRUC TION
COMPONENTS OF SLIPFORM
• The slipform system is designed
with varied features.
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.
TYPES O F FOR MW ORK SLIPFORM C O N STRUC TION
• M I V A N FORMWORK
Mivan is the name of the company which invented "Aluminum Formwork".
• In Mivan shuttering we can cast the whole slab, beam, and column at one go making the unit
a
c o m p o s ite structure.
• In this system of formwork construction, cast–in–situ concrete wall and floor slabs cast
monolithic provide the structural system in one continuous pour.
• To facilitate fast construction, early removal of forms can be achieved by hot air
curing/curing compounds.
• The frames for windows, doors, and ducts for services are placed in the form before
concreting.
• Staircase flights, façade panels, chajjas and jails etc., and other pre-fabricated items are
also integrated into the structure.
• High-quality Mivan Formwork panels ensure consistency of dimensions. On the removal of the
formwork mold a high-quality concrete finish is produced to accurate tolerances and
verticality
• The high tolerance of the finish means that no further plastering is required.
CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO MATERIALS BRANDS
Advantages
1.Fast completion of floors
2. Uniformity in structural components.
3. Good finishing can be seen.
4.No need of plastering.
Disadvantages
1.Expensive, used for typical floors only.
2. Initial setup takes time.
3. Construction joints should be executed
properly.
4.Alignment maintenance needs skilled
laborers.
5.Holes caused by wall tie should be
grouted properly with GP2 else the
will be problem of leakage in
columns
CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO MATERIALS BRANDS
DOKA
DOKA uses lightweight steel construction with yellow coated frames faced with a
wood/plastic- composite sheet
CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO MATERIALS
ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS
Types, Properties and Materials
ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS
ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS
The Enclosure is the term given to any
part of a building that physically
separates the external from the interior
environment. It is often referred to as the
‘building envelope’, although ‘enclosure’
is considered the more precise term. The
physical components of the building
enclosure include:
Function
A building envelope serves many functions. These functions can
be divided into 4 categories :
•Stick
Stick system are often used on low to mid rise
System:
buildings.
• Fabricated as individual pieces and parts
• Assembled and erected on the job site. of
• Generally supported off of the face or the
top
Unitized
buildings
System
floor structure.
• Benefit greatly from repetition of form and extensive ‘shop’ fabrication.
• Fabricated as individual units in shop environment
• Erected on the job site with a minimum of additional field assembly
required.
ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS
Panel Sy s t e m :
• Cast concrete panel system
• Benefit greatly from repetition of size and shape.
Double-wall assemblies
• Ventilated double wall systems are assemblies
consisting
of 2 glazed walls often separated by an air cavity.
• Designed to increase the use of fresh air and daylight
for the building occupants
• Increase the overall energy efficiency of the building.
• Automatic Daylight control
• Draw heat away from the interior
• Insulates interior during the cooling season
ADVANTAGES
• High thermal insulation.
• High moisture movement.
• High shrinkage.
• Acoustic properties.
• Durability.
• Fire insulation
MATERIALS
ZINC PANELLING
Lightweight material par excellence, Zinc is a non-ferrous
metal that provides an effective solution for coating
buildings exposed to adverse weather conditions while
simultaneously delivering a creative response to the
requirements of the program and the users of the
project.
• Zinc panels can adapt to complex shapes
and be precisely perforated
Zinc responds to the environment and protects itself
over time
• Striated panels increase rigidity and avoid
deformations in the material
MATERIALS
GLASS-REINFORCED CONCRETE
Glass-reinforced concrete (GRC), or glass-fiber
reinforced concrete(GFRC), is a construction
material that is commonly used to form exterior
cladding panels. It has grown in popularity
with architects and engineers because of its
ability to be formed into various sizes, shapes, or
profile
• GRC is typically manufactured in thin sections,
by machine-spraying an enriched ordinary
Portland cement and aggregate mix with glass
fibers dispersed throughout. These fibers serve a
similar purpose to steel rebar in reinforced
concrete but are not susceptible to rust.
SPECIAL AND LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS
Ex. Concretes, plastics
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
TYPES
Applications
• Load bearing and
• Non load-bearing walls
ADVANTAGES
• Excellent thermal insulation
• Acoustic absorption properties
• Light weight
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
N O FINES CONCRETE
No fines concrete is one type of
lightweight concrete. As the name
indicates, this is a concrete mix without
fine aggregate or sand. This type of
concrete consists of only water,
cement, and coarse aggregate.
DISADVANTAGES
• V ery sensitive to water content in the mixture.
• Difficult to place and finish because of porosity and angularity of the aggregate. In
some mixed, the cement mortar may separate the aggregate and float towards the
surface.
• Mixing time is longer than conventional concrete to assure proper
mixing.
• Lightweight Concrete is porous and shows poor resistance.
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
Glass-reinforced
concrete
Glass-reinforced concrete (GRC), or glass-fiber
reinforced concrete(GFRC), is cement plus sand,
and the glass fibers. Glass fibers are used as
reinforcement for concrete.
Application
Building renovation works Water
and drainage works Bridge and
tunnel lining panels
Architectural cladding
Acoustic barriers and screens
Advantages
• its ability to be formed into various
sizes, shape, or profile
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
PLASTICS
'Plastic' is a general name given to a wide
range of synthetic materials that are based
on polymers.
A CRYLI
C• Sheeting is often referred to
as
Plexi Glass or Acrylic glass.
• It has been around for decades
and is a much stronger and
safer alternative building material
than glass and other plastics.
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
A CRYLI
CSES
U
• Commercial and Residential Windows
• Skylights
• Secure Facilities
• When it comes to security, plexiglass acrylic plays an essential role. Government
buildings, ATMs, detention centers, and other secure facilities use plexiglass to
keep the building and people safe. Because it’s much lighter than other materials,
plexiglass acrylic is easy to install and is extremely cost-effective.
• It has a very high resistance to damage and abrasions, making it one of the
strongest plastics, providing a high level of protection for facilities.
• Solar Panels
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
PVC-POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
ETFE
Ethylene tetra fluoro ethylene is a fluorine-
based plastic. It was designed to have high
corrosion resistance and strength over a wide
temperature range
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
USES
• Cladding and roofing membranes
• Floor and wall coverings
• Window and door profiles
• Wiring and cable sheathing
• Insulation
• Pipes and conduit
POLYCARBONATE
• Polycarbonate is a kind of thermoplastic- that
is a polymer that becomes pliable or mouldable
above a specific temperature and returns to a
solid state upon cooling.
• Polycarbonate panels are used mainly for façade
glazing and cladding, as an alternative to glass or
GRP curtain walling and cladding, as well as
conventional rain-screen systems. They can also
be used for roofing, canopies, and interior design
elements.
• Polycarbonate falls under
engineering thermoplastics.
• Because of specific properties that allow them to
be used in rigorous applications, particularly in the
electronics, automotive, construction and
manufacturing fields.
SPECIAL AND LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS
Applications
1. Interior designs
2. Outdoor works
Advantages
3. Economical cladding material
4. Durable and strong
5. Easy installation
6. Unbreakable
7. Stain resistant
8. Weather resistant
QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS
These questions are for your reference only. Kindly prepare for the entire module for your
exams.
REFERENCES
Form Work
• Abou Ibrahim, Hisham & Hamzeh, Farook. (2015). Role of Formwork Systems in High-Rise
Construction. 10.13140/RG.2.1.3386.6083.
• https://const-infobank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Formwork-for-High-rise-and-
Complex.pdf