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Date : 30.10.2013

From : Bharat Maruti Shinde,

E-94/23 ,Sarovar CHS Ltd. Sect.-6 , Kalamboli ,
Navi Mumbai - 410218.
To ,
Prof. Sachin Jain ,
NICMAR SODE,Balewadi,
PUNE .
Ref. : PGPPM Registration No. 29-08-31-7514-2111
Sub : Corrected Draft copy submission for long paper Project Work for PGPPM
course module M-58.
Respected Sir,
Kindly find herewith draft copy of long paper on New construction methodology with
Modern Formwork & feasibility for your kind perusal .
Thanking You ,
Yours truly,
Bharat Shinde

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NICMAR SODE PUNE

Name : BHARAT MARUTI SHINDE
Registration No. : 29-08-31-7514-2111
Course Title : Post Graduate Programme In Project Management (PGPPM)
MODULE M-58
Long Paper:
Topic Name: New construction methodology with Modern Formwork & feasibility

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TITLE OF LONG PAPER

A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the academic requirements
of Post Graduate Programme in

New construction methodology with

Modern Formwork & feasibility
By
BHARAT MARUTI SHINDE
REGISTER No. 29-08-31-7514-2111

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Prof. SACHIN JAIN

SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This thesis would not have been possible without the construction experience that I am
gaining from the organization that I have privilege to serve. In gratitude I salute my superiors,
colleagues and subordinates for their direct and indirect contribution in making this thesis a
success. In particular, I am grateful to the following:
Prof. Sachin Jain
Ms. Sreeja
Mr. Avinash Pohankar
Last but not the least, I am thankful to my family for their understanding and continuing
support which saw me through the extended working hours.

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DECLARATIONS
I declare that the research thesis entitled New Construction Methodology , Financial
Technique & Market Feasibility is the bonafide research work carried out by me, under the
guidance of Dr.Sachin Jain , Further I declare that this has not been previously formed the
basis of award of any degree, diploma, associate-ship or similar degrees or diplomas, and has
not been submitted anywhere else.

Place:

Pune

Bharat Maruti Shinde

Date: 11`03.2013

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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the research thesis entitles New Construction Methodology ,
Financial Techniques and feasibility - is the bonafide work of Mr./Ms. Bharat Maruti Shinde , in
partial fulfilment of the academic requirements for the award of Post Graduate Programme in
-----Post Graduate Programm In Project Management -. This work is carried out by him/her,
under my guidance and supervision.

Counter signed

Guide

Prof.

Sachin Jain

Dean
Place:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Concrete construction has gone through significant changes since the
early 1990s and continue to develop. Innovation in formwork, concrete as
material and reinforcement development are just three of contributors to what
has become to a significantly quicker, safer and less wasteful form of efficient
construction.
The construction industry is major economic activity in developing
regions such as India. Furthermore, construction activities contribute and play a
major role in the development in national economy. It is one of the largest
industries in India and other developing countries. Formwork is major contributor
to profitability- or lack of it on most of the concrete jobs. In addition to it is
imperative to consider the effects of the chosen formwork system on the overall
projects.
Recent development in formwork technologies resulted in number of
highly specialized formwork systems that are already in use. Depending on its
ability to meet the requirement of its target operations, any formwork system
achieves a certain level of success in terms of acceptability by the industry.
Shuttering is an ancillary construction, used as mould of structure. Into this
mould, the fresh concrete is placed only to harden subsequently. The
construction of formwork takes time and involves expenditure upto 20 to 25% of
the cost of the structure of even more.
The problem of selecting optimum formwork systems had been
extensively studied. Modern formwork and scaffolding systems are attractive in
particular for their speed of erection, safety, cost efficiency, and flexibility. These
qualities are increasingly in demand among Indian construction industries and
developers. The researchers developed many approaches to select and optimal
formwork system for particular jobs. However, acceptability estimating can be
substantiated from the selection of optimal system in many aspects.

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CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURE
LIST OF TABLES
SR. NO.

DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION

NO.
11-14

1.1

BACKGROUND

11

1.2

OBJECTIVE OF STUDY

12

1.3

RELEVANCE OF STUDY

12

1.4

SCOPE OF STUDY

13

1.5

PROJECT METHODOLOGY

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CHAPTER 1

LITERATURE REVIEW

15-22

2.1

INTRODUCTION

15

2.2

FORMWORK

15

2.3

REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD
FORMWORK SYSTEM

18

2.4

FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR

SELECTION OF SYSTEM

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2.5

MATERIALS

19

2.6

CLASSIFICATION OF FORMWORK

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2.7

DESIGN CRITERIA

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CHAPTER 3

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3.1

INTRODUCTION

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3.2

COMPONENT OF R.M.D. KWIKFORM

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3.3

PRECONCRETING ACTIVITIES

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3.4

PRE POUR CHECKLIST

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3.5

INSPECTION DURING CONCRETING

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3.6

POSTCONCRETING ACTIVITIES

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3.7

IMPORTANT POINTS

32

3.8

INSTRUTION TO BE IMPOSED ON
EVERY WORKER

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3.9

GOOD PRACTICES

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CHAPTER 4

CASE STUDY

35-49

4.1

INTRODUCTION

35

4.2

PROJECT DETAILS

35

4.3

R.M.D. SCOPE

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4.4

COMPARISON WITH OTHER ADVANCED

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SYSTEM FORMWORK
4.5

COMPARISION WITH CONVENTIONAL

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FORMWORK
4.6

TIME SAVING BY USING RMD KWIKFORM

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FORMWORK
4.7

ADVANTAGES OF RMD KWIKFORM

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CONCLUSION

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5.1

LIMITATIONS

51

5.2

FUTUE SCOPE

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APPENDIX I

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REFERENCES

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
Construction is one of the significant sectors of Indian economy and is an
integral part of the development. Today Indias urban population is the
second largest in the world and its future development leads to increased
demand for housing to cope with this problem India should desperately need to
plan for acquisition of land and rapid creation of dwelling units. Construction is a
complex process involving basically the areas of Architectural planning,
Engineering & Construction.
Despite of the boom in construction activities in urban centers in recent
years across the country, the scenario on the housing front remains far from
satisfactory.
Urban housing shortage has estimated that at the end of the 10th Five
Year Plan (200708), the total housing shortage in the country was 24.71 million. Further, an
additional requirement of 1.82 million dwelling units has been projected for the
11th Plan, bringing the total housing requirement during the 11th Plan Period
to 26.53 Million dwelling units. The recent years voiced the active participation
private sectors in finding the solution over the prevailing situation on housing
front.
Keeping in view the gigantic task of providing affordable shelter to
masses, adoption of a cost effective technology assumes greater significance.
The present strain on Indian economy and the overgrowing demands for
housing calls for adoptions of appropriate building technology which could lead
to economy and speed in construction. There is growing realization today that
speed of construction needs to be given greater importance especially for large
housing projects. This is not only essential for the faster turnover of equipment
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cost but also for achieving the national objective of creating a large stock to
overcome shortest possible time. Fortunately some of the advanced technologies
catering to faster speed of construction are already available in the country. For
e.g.
Prefabrication, autoclaved blocks, tunnel formwork, aluminum formwork of
construction etc.
1.2
OBJECTIVE
STUDY

OF

To study the R.M.D. kwikform system formwork on the

basis of
1) Cost Parameter,
2) Time parameter,
3) Quality Parameter,
4) Quantity Parameter.
1.3 RELEVANCE OF STUDY
Concrete formwork is the use of support structures and moulds to create
structures out of concrete which is poured into the moulds. There are many
different types of formwork used in construction, usually differing according to
what the building requirements and challenges are. Formwork is used by
creating moulds out of wood, steel, aluminum or prefabricated forms into which
the concrete is poured. This is then allowed to harden and set after which it is
stripped, or in the case of stay-in-place formwork it is left as part of the
structure.
Formwork allows contractors to cast and construct the main parts of a
building which are required to be strong and support the structure such as floors
and walls, as well as smaller parts of a building such as stairs relatively quickly.
1.4 SCOPE OF STUDY
Formwork plays a vital role in the construction of the project. By using
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Advanced formwork the project can be completed not only on stipulated period of
time but also paid off with its attributes. Speedy & quality dwelling units can be
provided to the people at very reasonable costs. This is a definitely future of
this ever growing construction industry.

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1.5 PROJECT METHODOLOGY

1.5.1 First Phase Project Objective
To study the system R.M.D. kwikform formwork on the basis of,
1) Cost Parameter,
2) Time parameter,
3) Quality Parameter,
4) Quantity Parameter.
1.5.2 Second Phase - Project Scope
1. Using R.M.D. Kwikform formwork the project can be completed not
only on stipulated period of time but also paid off with its attributes.
2. Speedy & quality dwelling units can be provided to the people at very
reasonable costs. R.M.D. Kwikform is a definitely future of this ever growing
construction industry.
1.5.3

Third Phase Case Study

1. Site Visit-We have visited sites where conventional and R.M.D. Kwikform
formwork is being used.
2. Interaction with site people-Information has been collected during our site
visits form site people.
3. Study of drawings
4. Calculation of quantities of formwork, concrete and plastering.
5. Based on the quantities calculated, rate analysis we have compared
conventional and aluminium formwork.
1.5.4 Forth Phase - Conclusion & Evaluation
In this phase results obtained are interpreted and conclusions are made.
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CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 INTRODUCTION
The progress made by the construction industry of any country
could be considered as the index of development of that country. Further, the
number of pucca houses built in any country could be another index. While
there has been a progressive rise in stock of housing in India since
independence, the speed thereof has not kept pace with the rapid growth of
population and urbanization. As a result, the shortage of accommodation is
increasing continuously and the situation has become acute in urban
areas.
The traditional mode of construction for individual houses comprising
load bearing walls with an appropriate roof above or reinforced concrete
(RC) framed structure construction with infill masonry walls would be totally
inadequate for mass housing construction industry in view of the rapid rate of
construction. Further, such constructions are prone to poor quality control
even in case of contractors with substantial resources and experience.
For

undertaking

mass

housing works,

it is

necessary

to

have

innovative technologies which are capable of fast rate construction and are
able to deliver good quality and durable structure in cost effective manner
2.2 FORMWORK
When concrete is placed, it is in plastic state. It requires to be supported
by temporary supports and castings of desired shape till it becomes sufficiently
strong to support its own weight. This temporary casing is known as the
formwork or forms or shuttering. The term moulds is sometimes used to indicate
formwork of relatively small units such as lintels, cornices etc.
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2.2.1 Definition Of Formwork

Forms or moulds or shutters are the receptacles in which concrete is
placed, so that it will have desired shape or outline when hardened. Once concrete
develops the adequate strength to support its own weight they can be taken out
Formwork is the term given to either temporary or permanent moulds into
which concrete or similar materials are poured
2.2.2 Formwork Economy And Significance
Formwork is the largest cost component for a typical multistory reinforced
concrete building. Formwork cost accounts for 40 to 60 percent of the cost
of the concrete frame and for approximately 10 percent of the total building cost.
Figure 1.1a, b presents a breakdown of different cost categories for conventional
concrete slab and wall formwork.
conventional

large

proportion

of

the

cost

of

formwork is related to formwork labor costs. Significant cost

saving could be achieved by reducing labor costs.

Formwork costs are not the only significant component of the
formwork life cycle. Other important aspects of the formwork operation include
speed, safety, and quality.

Fig 2.1: Distribution Of Costs For Cast-In-Place Concrete Slab Wall :(A)
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2.2.3 Speed
Speed of construction is defined as the rate in which concrete building
is raised and can be expressed in terms of number of floors erected per week or
months. Speed of construction can be also measured in terms of inches or
millimeters of concrete poured per hour. Formwork operations can control the
pace of construction projects. Formwork is typically supported by several levels
of shores and reshores that carry the loads until the concrete gains enough
strength to support its own weight and all other externally applied loads. Shores
are vertical members made of wood that support recently built concrete that have
not developed full design strength. On the other hand, reshoring occurs when
the original shoring is removed and replaced in such a manner as to
avoid deflection of the cured concrete. As a result, several floors may be
blocked, preventing the progress of any other construction activities. Faster
formwork cycle from erection to stripping would allow for faster removal of
shoring and reshoring and faster overall project progress.
2.2.4 Safety
Formwork operations are risky, and workers are typically exposed to
unsafe working conditions. Partial or total failure of concrete formwork is a major
contributor to deaths, injuries, and property damages within the construction
industry. Another common hazard occurs during stripping of formwork in which
loose formwork elements fall on workers under the concrete slab being stripped.
Structural collapses and failures involving concrete structures account for
25 percent of all construction failures. More than 50 percent of concrete structure
failure during construction is attributed to formwork failure. Formwork failures
result from faulty formwork structural design, inadequate shoring and reshoring,
improper construction practices during construction, inadequate bracing,
unstable support or mudsills, and insufficient concrete strength to sustain the
applied load after construction.
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Contractors are generally responsible for stability and safety of concrete

formwork. Contractors are guided by several federal, state, and local
codes

and regulations that regulate formwork

documents

safety.

Most of these

provide general guidelines for safety but provide no guarantee

against failure. Contractors typically are trying to achieve fast removal of

formwork elements without compromising the safety and integrity of structures.
2.2.5 Quality
The quality of the resulting concrete is dictated by the quality of
formwork materials and workmanship. Many concrete-related problems such as
discoloration, stains, and dusting are attributed to concrete formwork. Also, some
deformed concrete surfaces are due to deformed formwork systems caused
by repetitive reuse and inadequate support of formwork
2.2.6 Usage Ratio
This is the ratio of the total area of shuttering done (measured in m2) and
the total amount of shuttering material available on site (measured in m2), in a
given time period. This value gives an idea about the utility of the material.
Higher the value greater is the utility.
2.3 REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD FORMWORK SYSTEM
The essential
shuttering are:

requirements

of

formwork

or

1. The material for form should be cheap and it should be suitable for reuse for
several times.
2. It should be practically waterproof so that it does not absorb water from
concrete.
Also its shrinkage and swelling should be minimum.
3. It should be as light as possible.
4. It should be strong enough to take the dead and live loads during the
construction
5.

The joints in the formwork should be rigid so that the bulging, twisting or
sagging due to dead and live load is as small as possible. Excessive
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deformation may disfigure the surface of concrete

6.

The construction lines in the formwork should be true and the surface
plane so that the cost of the finishing the surface of concrete on removal of
shuttering is least.

7. A formwork should be such that it can be easily erected.

8. A formwork should be easily removable without any damages to itself so
that it can be repeatedly used.
2.4 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION OF SYSTEM
1. The number of repeat uses
2. The desired finish
3. The amount of labour to install each use
4. Availability of experienced personnels to install it
5. Handling equipment available to move large sections around
6. The amount of wet concrete deliverable per cast
7. The amount of capital available
8. The speed of project
9. Versatility
10. Pour to strip times
11. The acceptability of cold joints
2.5 MATERIALS
The various materials used as forms are:
1. Timber: It is the most common material for shuttering and is almost available
everywhere. It is comparatively cheaper and could be easily shaped. Timber
deteriorates under the stress of heat and contact with water. It is also difficult
to evaluate the proper strength of timber. Thus, a scientific approach of
design becomes difficult.
2. Plywood: It has got a better surface and gives a smoother finish. These are
useful and economical for larger panels with repetitive uses. Plywood is
available is different varieties such as resin , plastic coated plywood, textures
surfaces for exposed concrete surface.
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Hardwood: they are manufactured from wood fibre under controlled

combination of pressure, heat and moisture. These are tempered with the
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which are stabilized by heating. They have improved strength, low water
absorption, and better abrasion resistance and are used as formwork lining.
4.

Fibre Forms: They are used as lost forms for concrete. They are left in
place on the exposed face of the concrete where it gives architectural look
and also improves acoustical and insulation properties

5.

Gypsum Boards: They are generally used to provide artistic design or

ornamental pattern for the exposed concrete face. It is reinforced with an
organic fiber or coir to make it tougher. Concrete quality may improve due to
absorption of extra water present in concrete by these boards.

6.

Plastic Forms: PVC, neoprene and polyester strengthened with glass fiber
are some of the plastic forms in use. They are manufactured as per
required shapes, do not rust and are easy to clean.

7.

Lost Forms: Forms, which are not removed after casting, form a part and
parcel of the structure that behaves as composites. These are known as lost
forms or permanent formwork.

8. Steel Form: Steel forms consists of angles, tubes, joists, flat plates, are very
much in use as shores, bracings, runners, slabs, shutters etc. Steel forms are
also in use in combination with timber. These are very strong and can be
used repetitively without much damage done to these forms. The design
calculations can be easily done since the characteristics of steel are known.
2.6 CLASSIFICATION OF FORMWORK
2.6.1 According To Size
There are two sizes of formwork small sized and large sized. Any size
which is designed for operations by workers manually is small sized Timber and
aluminium forms are usually in the form of small sized panels. In case of large
sized formwork, the size of formwork can be designed as large as practicable to
reduce the amount of jointing and to minimize the amount of lift. The stiffness
required for the same can be dealt with the introduction of more stiffeners such
as studs and soldiers
2.6.2According To Material
Materials used are traditionally quite limited due to finding the difficult
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balance between cost and performance. Timber in general is still the most
popular formwork material for its relatively low initial cost and adaptability. Steel
and aluminium forms are becoming

more

because

of repetitions but the cost and labour

of

their

higher

number

commonly

used

now-a-days

requirements is high for the same.

2.6.3. According To Location Of Use
Different elements in the structure have different design and performance
requirements in the use of formwork.
Some systems are more adaptive for specific location of use, such as Irregular
frame structure traditional timber form or aluminium form Cross Wall gang form,
climb form or jump form
Floor table form
Repeated regular section tunnel form
2.7 DESIGN CRITERIA
2.7.1 For Slab

Thickness

Load calculation

Pouring method

Type of form

Spacing of props/ vertical shore

Capacity of spanning member

Floor Height

2.7.2

For Walls/Columns

Rate of rise
Temperature at site
Pressure diagram
Material selection
Height of form
Handling facilities of forms
Selection of forms
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2.7.3 Formwork Design Loads

1. Vertical loads

Weight of wet concrete

Self weight

Live load during construction

Uplift due to uneven placing of concrete

2. Lateral loads

Density

Rate of placing

Vibration

Concrete temperature

Slump

Admixture

Thickness of concrete element

3. Horizontal loads

Mainly on alignment/ supporting props

Due to wind

Due to dumping of concrete

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CHAPTER 3
R.M.D. KWIKFORM SYSTEM FORMWORK
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Leading global construction specialist RMD Kwikform, a UK based
engineering and support services company has launched operations in India,
opening offices in three major metros across the country. The company, which
provides formwork, falsework, shoring,propping and temporary works solutions
for infrastructure, commercial property, retail and sports has a presence in 15
countries across the world.
3.2 COMPONENT OF R.M.D. KWIKFORM
3.2.1 Super Soldier Beam
The Superslim Soldier is the definitive formwork primary beam, with its
unrivalled strength-to-weight ratio, versatility and range of accessories. Its ten
standard lengths, from 90mm to 3600mm provide almost unlimited scope for
assembling beams of virtually any length. Superslim Soldiers can be used to
construct straight, curved, conical or other complex formwork configurations.
Superslim Soldiers can be assembled into:

Wall formwork panels

Vertical and raking shores

Spanning beams and trusses

Fig3.1 Superslim
Soldier

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3.2.2

GTX Beam:

this is the secondary component used to support the side walls of the column
formwork.

Fig.3.2 GTX Beam

3.2.3

Slab Panels:

Airodek is a low-weight, high productivity, simple slab formwork system,

suitable for slabs of up to a depth of 700mm. Its quick, safe and simple assembly
process enables one man to erect up to 40m in an hour, significantly reducing
construction time and labour requirements and thereby your costs.
Airodek
number

system

of

lightweight

aluminium

panels

and

minimum

of components means 30% less weight and 40% fewer parts than

conventional props and timber. Furthermore the system is 25% lighter in weight
than other systems using primary beams and panels. All of these features save
time, labour and money. these panels are used for the slab formwork.

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Fig.3.3 Airodek Slab Panel

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3.2.4

Head Crown:

The panels are supported by the Crowns and props. The whole system is
struck once the concrete has gained sufficient strength.

Fig.3.4 Head Crown

3.2.5
Props:
these are used to support the slab panels from bottom.

Fig.3.5
Props

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Prop Pins:

These are used to adjust the height of the props.

Fig.3.6 Prop Pins

3.2.7 Wallet
Plate:
This is used to anchor the soldiers and GTX beams.

Fig.3.7 Wallet Plate

3.2.8 Crane
Hooks:
These are used for vertical movement of the components of the formwork
through tower cranes.

Fig.3.8 Crane Hook

3.3 PRE CONCRETE ACTIVITIES

3.3.1. Stacking Of Received Material
Unloaded components are to be stacked by code & size.
Panels can be stacked upto a safe height of 25 numbers.
Holing in formwork to be aligned.
First panel at the bottom of stack to have contact face upwards.
Pins, wedges, wall ties, P E sleeves, plywood sheet & special
tools to be stored properly.
3.3.2. Level Surveys

Concrete level survey to be taken on all sites from a TBM

Record of all surveys to be maintained

Mark the slabs with paint indicating plus (+) or minus (-)

Along the wall line, High spots to be chipped and Low spots to be
packed as per level required

Concrete (+8mm) & above to be chipped to correct level

After concreting, level surveys to be carried out & records to be

maintained.
One reason for structural deviation from the center line can be a
ve level(means formwork is not in plumb).
3.3.3. Setting Out
Approved drawings by R.M.D. Kwikform system formwork Design
should be used for setting out.
Setting out lines should continue through openings, external corners,
etc by a min of 150mm.
Ref points & Setting out points should be protected against
accidental movement or damage.
Transferring of reference points from the level below is to be done
accurately else it will create unnecessary work for formwork erection.

 Theodolite is suggested to be used for transferring points through

openings provided in the slab.
3.3.4. Control / Correcting Of Deviations
If it requires adjustment for level, loosen the holding in bolt by
turning anti clockwise, adjust kicker to required position & retighten the
bolt.
After vertical formwork is fixed in position, check plumb at external
corners.
Adjustable props can be used.
3.3.5. Erection Of Formwork
Erection of formwork to start at a corner preferably from Lift
Shaft & Staircase.

A single panel at a corner will support long section of wall.

During initial erection only 2 nos pins and wedges to be used.

Maximum of 8mm in vertical improvement to be done in one lift.

Only one side of walls is erected using only upper and lower pin and
wedge connection & wall ties are inserted and fixed
Panels on the other side are inserted between existing wall ties and
fixed with pins & wedges.
This method of erection has number of advantages:
Single row of erection enables to know if steel reinforcement will
interfere with placement of wall ties and necessary adjustment can
done.

Enables faster erection of decks as first rooms can be closed quickly.

Erection of Lift Shafts is imp as interior panels will align properly on

their own because they are set on the kicker from the formwork below.
Matching panels are set on the concrete slab. Ends of walls and door
openings should be secured in position by nailing timber stays to the
concrete slab.

 Walls require to be straightened by using string line and securing

in place similarly.

3.3.6. Erecting Deck Formwork :

To support the deck formwork, the deck beams & deck prop
head are connected using beam bars.

Beam is lifted in position using prop length.

st

panel in the row has to be pinned to Deck beam.

nd

Fix 3

panel is to be pinned to the Deck panel only.

rd

panel to 2

nd

panel & then pin the 2

nd

panel to Deck beam.

Remaining panels erected similarly

On completion of fitting the Deck panels, check the levels of all
soffit formwork.
3.3.7. Setting
Pin to be inserted in the downward direction to the bottom rail & the
top rail of wall panel.
A 16mm dia. MS bolt is fixed to located tight to the bottom of the slot
remains fixed to the cast concrete with a flat washer & nut to act as
anchor.

Wall panels should be checked for alignment using a string line.

Steel vertical soldiers fixed in place using a tie rod through the cast
in PVC sleeve which will be used later for fixing of the wall
mounted scaffold bracket.
3.4 PRE POUR CHECKLIST

All formwork should be cleaned & coated with approved release agent

Ensure all formwork is erected to the setting out lines

Check all openings are the correct dimensions and not in twist

Check all horizontal formwork is level

Ensure deck & beam props are vertical, and there is no vertical
movement in
the PLs.

Check wall ties, pins and wedges are all in position and secure

Any surplus material or items to be cleared from area to be cast

 Ensure working platform brackets are securely fastened to the

concrete structure
3.5 INSPECTION DURING CONCRETING
Things to be looked during concreting:

Dislodging of pins/wedges due to vibration

Beam/deck props adjacent to drop areas slipping due to vibration.

Ensure all bracing at special areas stays intact

Additional pins & wedges, adjustable props, masonry nails, saw &
hammer should be available during concreting.
3.6 POST CONCRETING ACTIVITIES
3.6.1. Striking Wall Formwork

Can be struck after 12 hrs depending on the project

Before striking wall formwork, remove all Wallers, vertical soldiers, all
pins &
wedges from the
panels.
Wall ties to be removed before the formwork is removed because
sooner they are extracted from wall less force and time is required.

Meanwhile striking of formwork can commence.

Wall panels are removed by pulling the top of the panel away
from the concrete where the Rocker is fitted

Cleaning of panels to be done simultaneously.

Sleeves are removed using nose pinch pliers.

Striking of walls is important to enable the installation of working

platform bracket
3.6.2. Striking Deck Formwork

Normally deck panels can be struck after 36 hrs.

Striking begins with removal of the pin and beam bars.

 Then pins and wedges from deck panels adjacent to deck beam
is to be removed

The deck beam is then removed.

As the first panel in the row rest on the soffit length (SL), the adjacent
panel should be removed first.
3.6.3. Cleaning Of Formwork
All components should be cleaned with scrapers & wire brushes as
soon as they are struck

The longer the cleaning is delayed , the more difficult the task will be

It is usually best to clean the panels in the area where they are struck

3.6.4. Transporting Of Formwork:

The three basic methods when transporting material to the next floor are: The heaviest & longest which is full height wall panel can be carried
up the nearest stairway .

Passed up through void areas.

Raised by tower cranes through slots specially formed in floor slab

for this purpose.
3.7 IMPORTANT POINTS
Fixing of channels & rockers for 1

st

level & taking reference X-

Y from baseline is most critical

Cut-out to be left in slabs above X-Y intersection & this reference

line to be transferred to subsequent slabs.

Check levels of walls & Slab where Props & Panels are erected

In Lift Shaft ,Additional slots are made & Bracing angles fixed
both
Horizontally & Diagonally to keep shaft in
position

Verticality of Lift shaft & External faces to be checked.

 Wallet plates should be provided on wall panels at 3 levels,

especially at h/3 from bottom of wall as pressure of concrete is highest.
Wallet plates should be provided between 2 adjacent walls so that
opening between them is maintained during concreting
Insertion of wall ties should not be missed due to reinforcement
hindrance.
Wall ties should be removed on second day after removal of wall
plates

Special precaution should be taken in grouting of holes for wall ties

These have to be sealed using non shrink grouting material from both
sides to avoid seepage.
3.8 INSTRUCTIONS TO BE IMPOSED ON EVERY WORKER

Do not lay bottom panel contact face down, when starting a stack

Do not drop equipment from any height

Do not use panels as ramps, bridges or scaffold

Do not use hammer & wedge to pull panels together

Do not drive wedge until full length of panels are butted together

Do not use extreme hammer force while installing wedges

Do not erect elements not properly cleaned and oiled

3.9 GOOD PRACTICES

1. The formwork after being used should be cleaned properly and stacked
separately for easy use.
2. Adequate release agents should be applied to the board such that it can
be easy
deshutterd but care should be taken that concrete wont get stained
3. The shuttering ply should be planned and cut in such a way that
minimum wastages occur.
4. The shuttering usage ratio should be kept high thereby increasing the
utility of the ply
5. The column box shuttering can be reused for beam bottom after 12-15

repetitions.

6. The amount of staging procured can be more than the amount of ply
procured.
There by the staging can be laid before providing greater work front
also the placing of ply becomes easier.
7. Exercising proper care and maintenance of the shuttering material
increases their durability and more number of repetitions; thereby making
the investment worthy.

CHAPTER 4
CASE STUDY

4.1 INTRODUCTION
The Construction division of Vascon Engineers Ltd. has been launched its
WINDMARE Towers project at Koregaon Park. The Proposed two Towers are
(G+18F1), (G+22FL) levels. It shall have large 3-Bhk, 4-BHK and 4-BHK
penthouses with premium amenities and finishes, along with basement, stilt and
podium car parking and refreshing surroundings.
4.2 PROJECT DETAILS
Total 4.1 Project Details
Name of land owner

M/S Rajesh builders, Mumbai.

Name of Developer

Vascon Engineers Ltd

Name of architecture

Sandeep hardikar ,Pune

Name of structural engineer

Vastech Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Site Address

No.331, sangamwadi T.P. scheme,

North Main Road, koregaon park, pune

Area of plot

19191.63 sqm.

Sanction of F.S.I

16461.58sqm.

Plinth area

550.41 sqm. & 455.32sqm.

User details

Residential

4.3 RMD SCOPE

4.3.1 RMD Component Of Tower 1 Duplex Building
1.Column Components
Table No 4.2 Column Components Of Tower 1
Column C1 - 500 X 1300 X 2.6M high pour - 1 No.
Item
number

Quanti Description
ty

Unit Sale
Price in

Total Sale in US
$

SSX10540-s

Superslim Soldier 540mm

SSX10900-s

Superslim Soldier 900mm

SSX10270-s

Superslim Soldier 270mm

SSX10090-s

Superslim Soldier 90mm

SSU10003-s

Superslim 90 Deg Corner

BNM21640s
BNM00016s
SSM00009-s

1
2
1
2
8

Set Pin M16 x 40

US
46.0
0
58.2
5
40.5
0
26.5
0
22.0
0
1.10

Nut - M16 Hex Gr8.8

0.16

19.20

Superslim 45 End Waler Plate

218.00

SSX10046-s
PRU10001-s

1
2
2
2

GTM12600s
GTX10001-s

1
8
3
6
1
8
1
8
2

GTX Timber beam 2.6m

GTX to Soldier Clamp

39.2
5
31.7
5
41.0
0
5.00

78.50

SSM00069-s

Superslim 19mm Pin and R

Clip
Push Pull Prop No.1 18103180
Superslim Strut Adaptor 90 deg

27.2
5
2.00

M8 X 45mm coach screw

0.25

4.50

Soldier Clamp plate

6.85

123.30

Superslim Access Bracket

55.00

1
6
2

Rapid Tie Knock on Wing Nut

27.5
0
1.50
33.7
5
Total

67.50

TLM00010-s
SSM00021-s
SSU10031-s
BTX10001-s
BTX10580-s

Rapid Tie Bar 15mm x 5.80m

Discount 42%

368.00
233.00
162.00
106.00
88.00
132.00

24.00
63.50
738.00
180.00

24.00
2,684.50
1,127.49

2. Typical Floor Slab Components

Table No 4.3 Floor Slab Components Of Tower 1

Item
number

One - Typical floor Slab and Beam support with 25% extra panel frame
Unit price in
Net amount
Description
Quantity US$
in US$

ADX20015-s
ADX20015-s
ADX20012-s
ADX20012-s
RSX10009-s
RSX10009-s
ADX18090-s
ADX18060-s
ADX18030-s
ADX09090-s
ADX09060-s
ADX09030-s
ADX20013-s
ADX20007-s
ADX20006-s
ADX20008-s
ADX20011-s

Airodek Crown - Heavy Duty

Extra Crown
Airodek Prop Pin
Extra Prop Pin
Rapidshor Sleeve Clip
Extra Prop Pin
Airodek Panel 1800 x 900mm with
out plywood
Airodek Panel 1800 x 600mm with
out plywood
Airodek Panel 1800 x 300mm with
out plywood
Airodek Panel 900 x 900mm with
out
plywoodPanel 900 x 600mm with
Airodek
out
plywoodPanel 900 x 300mm with
Airodek
out
plywood
Airodek Temporary Prop
Airodek Spacing Gate 1800mm
Airodek Spacing Gate 900mm
Airodek Spacing Gate Leg
Airodek Prop Head Timber Support

290
250
290
250
290
250

24.50
24.50
5.50
5.50
1.55
1.55

7,105.00
6,125.00
1,595.00
1,375.00
449.50
387.50

380

201.00

76,380.00

40

170.50

6,820.00

40

146.50

5,860.00

30

132.75

3,982.50

24

112.50

2,700.00

20
2
22
22
88
40

90.00
323.50
71.50
53.50
41.50
7.50
Total
Discount 42%
Nett sale price
in
US $

1,800.00
647.00
1,573.00
1,177.00
3,652.00
300.00
121,928.50
51,209.97
70,718.53

3. Shear Wall Components

Table No 4.4 Shear Wall Components Of Tower 1
Shear wall - SW3 ( Stop end by customer)
Item
numb
SSX12700er
s
PRU10001s
GTX16000s
GTX10001s
SSU10031s
BTX100034
-s
BTX10001s
BTX10580s
BTX10003s
BTM10019s
SSU10032s
SSX10046s

Unit Sale
Quantity

Description

Price in
168.50
US
$

Superslim Soldier
2700mm
Push Pull Prop No.1

18

GTX Timber beam 6.0m

108

GTX to Soldier Clamp

39.2
5
91.2
5
5.00

Superslim Access
Bracket
Rapid Tie HD Waler Plate

27.5
0
5.50
1.50

16

Rapid Tie Knock on Wing

Nut
Rapid Tie Bar 15mm x
5.80m
Rapid Tie Plastic Cone

33.7
5
0.06

540.0
0
110.0
0
88.0
0
24.0
0
67.5
0
0.96

Rapid Tie Plastic Tube

0.40

1.60

Super slim Lifting plate

Super slim 19mm pin

29.7
5
2.00

59.5
0
4.00

Total

3,964.56

Discount
42%
Nett Sale
in

1,665.12

4
16
16
2

US

Total Sale in
US 1,348.00
$
78.5
0
1,642.50

2,299.44

4.3.2 Tower 1 Duplex Building Total Cost

Table No 4.5 Tower 1 Duplex Building Total Cost
SR.NO. STRUCTURAL
COMPONANT
A

AREA

AREA TO

RMD

TOTAL

( SQM.)

BE

COST

RMD

PROCURED

PER SQM COST(INR)

CORE WALL
1 LIFT 1

51.84

51.84

5914.22

306593.00

2 LIFT 2

51.84

51.84

5914.22

306593.00

3 SERVICE LIFT

69.12

69.12

5914.22

408790.67

COLUMNS

352.82

352.82

6629.91

2339164.75

SHEAR WALL

147.42

147.42

3392.20

500078.64

SLAB (SINGLE

413.81

551.75

4293.28

2368817.24

145

181.25

4293.28

778157

TOTAL

7008194.29

HT.)
E

SLAB (DOUBLE
HT.)

COST

4.3.3 RMD Components Of Tower 2 3BHK & 4BHK Building

1.

Column Components
Table No 4.6 Column Component Of Tower 2
Column C25 - 400 X 1200 X 2.6M high pour - 1 No.

Item

Unit Sale

Quantit Description
y 8
SSX10540Superslim Soldier
er
s
540mm
SSX109004
Superslim Soldier
s
900mm
SSX100904
Superslim Soldier 90mm
s
SSU100034
Superslim 90 Deg
s
Corner
BNM21640
96
Set Pin M16 x 40
-s
BNM00016
96
Nut - M16 Hex Gr8.8
-s
Superslim 45 End Waler
numb

SSM00009sSSX10046s
PRU10001s
SSM00069s
GTM12600
-s
GTX10001s
TLM00010s
SSM00021s
SSU10031s
BTX10001s
BTX10580s

Plate

12

Superslim 19mm Pin & R

Clip
Push Pull Prop No.1

Price in

Total Sale
in

46.0
US
$
0
58.2
5
26.5
0
22.0
0
1.10

US
368.00

0.16

15.3
6

27.2
5
2.00

218.00

233.00
106.00
88.0
0
105.60

24.0
0
78.5
0
63.5
0
738.00

18

Superslim Strut Adaptor

90
GTX Timber beam 2.6m

54

GTX to Soldier Clamp

39.2
5
31.7
5
41.0
0
5.00

18

M8 X 45mm coach screw

0.25

4.50

18

Soldier Clamp plate

6.85

123.30

Superslim Access
Bracket
Rapid Tie Knock on
Wing Nut
Rapid Tie Bar 15mm x
5.80m

27.5
0
1.50

55.0
0
24.0
0
67.5
0
2,582.26

16
2

33.7
5
Total
Discount
42%
Nett Sale in
US$

270.00

1,084.55
1,497.71

2. Typical Floor Slab Components

Table No 4.7 Floor Slab Component Of Tower 2
One - Typical floor Slab and Beam support with 25% extra panel frame
Item
number

Description

ADX20015- Airodek Crown - Heavy Duty

sADX20015- Extra Crown
s
ADX20012- Airodek Prop Pin
s
ADX20012- Extra Prop Pin
s
RSX10009- Rapidshor Sleeve Clip
s
RSX10009- Extra Sleeve Clip
s
ADX18090- Airodek Panel 1800 x 900mm with
s
out ply
ADX18060- Airodek Panel 1800 x 600mm with
s
out ply
ADX18030- Airodek Panel 1800 x 300mm with
s
out ply
ADX09090- Airodek Panel 900 x 900mm with out
s
ply
ADX09060- Airodek Panel 900 x 600mm with out
s
ply
ADX09030- Airodek Panel 900 x 300mm with out
s
ply
ADX20013- Airodek Temporary Prop
s
ADX20007- Airodek Spacing Gate 1800mm
s
ADX20006- Airodek Spacing Gate 900mm
s
ADX20008- Airodek Spacing Gate Leg
s
ADX20011- Airodek Prop Head Timber Support
s

Quantity
620
200

Unit price in
US$
24.5
0
24.5

Net amount in
US$
15,190.00
4,900.00

620

0
5.50

200

5.50

1,100.00

620

1.55

200

1.55

440

201.0
0
170.5
0
146.5
0
132.7
5
112.5
0
90.0
0
323.5
0
71.5
0
53.5
0
41.5
0
7.50

961.0
0
310.0
0
88,440.00

83
30
23
28
23
2
35
35
140
96

Total
Discount 42%
Nett sale price
in US
$

3,410.00

14,151.50
4,395.00
3,053.25
3,150.00
2,070.00
647.0
0
2,502.50
1,872.50
5,810.00
720.0
0
152,682.75
64,126.76
88,556.00

3. Shear Wall Components

Table No 4.8 Shear Wall Components For Tower 2
Shear wall - SW14 + Column C28 ( Stop end by customer)
Unit Sale
Item number

Quantity Description

Price in US
$
168.50

Total Sale in US
$
2,359.00

39.25

235.50

SSX12700-s

14

PRU10001-s

Superslim Soldier
2700mm
Push Pull Prop No.1

GTX12400-s

18

GTX Timber beam 2.4m

36.45

656.10

GTX13000-s

18

GTX Timber beam 3.0m

45.63

821.34

GTX14200-s

GTX Timber beam 4.20m

63.80

574.20

GTX14800-s

GTX Timber beam 4.80m

73.00

657.00

GTX10001-s

234

GTX to Soldier Clamp

5.00

1,170.00

SSU10031-s

27.50

192.50

BTX100034-s

28

Superslim Access
Bracket
Rapid Tie HD Waler Plate

5.50

154.00

Rapid Tie Knock on Wing

BTX10001-s

28

Nut

1.50

42.00

BTX10580-s

Rapid Tie Bar

33.75

168.75

BTX10003-s

28

Rapid Tie Plastic Cone

0.06

1.68

BTM10019-s

Rapid Tie Plastic Tube

0.40

2.00

SSU10032-s

Super slim Lifting plate

29.75

59.50

SSX10046-s

Super slim 19mm pin

2.00

4.00

Total

7,097.57

Discount 42%

2,980.98

Nett Sale
in
US$

4,116.59

4. Lift Wall Component

Table No 4.9 Lift Wall Components For Tower 2
Lift Core wall SW5
Item

Quantity

Unit Sale

number

Description

Price in US
$

Total Sale in US $

BNM40020-s

Washer - Round M20

48

0.08

3.84

BNM50020-s

Washer -Spring M20

24

0.13

3.12

RCM10101-s

Klik Klack Latch

12

48.50

582.00

BNM20090-s

Bolt/Nut - M20 x 90 Gr8.8

24

2.75

66.00

BNM21640-s

Set Pin M16 x 40

48

1.10

52.80

BNM00016-s

Nut - M16 Hex Gr8.8

48

0.16

7.68

SSU10035-s

Superslim Soldier 360mm

12

40.50

486.00

SSX10090-s

Superslim Soldier 90 mm

26.36

158.16

SSX10360-s

Superslim Soldier 360 mm

40.50

162.00

SSX10900-s

Superslim Soldier 900 mm

58.24

232.96

SSX10720-s

Superslim Soldier 720 mm

52.11

104.22

SSX10040-s

Superslim Endplate 10mm

8.28

33.12

GTX Beam (150x65) GTX13000-s

3000mm
GTX Beam (150x65) -

12

45.57

546.84

GTX12400-s
GTX10001-s

2400mm
GTX to Soldier Clamp

5
48

36.45
5.00

182.25
240.00

SSU10032-s

Lifting Plate

12

29.75

357.00

12
5

2.00
64.75

24.00
323.75

Superslim 19mm Pin & R

SSX10046-s
AFA1025-s

Clip
Beam Hand Rail Post 150

Total

3,565.74

Discount 42%

1,497.61

Nett Sale in
US$

2,068.13

4.3.4

Tower 2( 3BHK & 4 BHK) Total Cost

Table No 4.10 Tower 2 ( 3BHK & 4 BHK) Total Cost

SR.NO. STRUCTURAL
COMPONANT

AREA

AREA TO

( SQM.) BE

RMD

TOTAL

COST

RMD

PROCURED PER SQM COST(INR)

A

CORE WALL

186.72

186.72

6758.46

1261940.35

COLUMNS

264.16

264.16

7224.58

1908447.03

SHEAR WALL

300.23

300.23

5377.79

1614574.37

SLAB (SINGLE HT.)

983.5

983.5

3205.48
TOTAL

3940742.00
8725703.74

COST

4.4 COMPARISON WITH OTHER ADVANCED SYSTEM FORMWORK

Before going with this choice of system formwork the comparisoin is done
with other types of system formwork wiz.DOKA System formwork, Paschal
System Formwork, Peri Liwa Foemwork , Pranav Vertis System formwork and
also with the conventional formwork.
The comparison is done on the criteria of per SQM cost of the formwork,
no.of repetitions of the formwork and total initial investment for the formwork.

4.4.1

Comparison Chart

1. Paschal System
Table No 4.11 Total Cost(T1+T2) Paschal System
SR.

Structure

No.

Total

Total

Cost

No. of

Total

shutterin

shutterin

per

repetitions investment

g area to

g area to

SQM

be done

be

Column (T1) 15259

procured
571.5

13000

24

7429500

Retaining

264

13000

24

343200

528

wall (T1)
3

Column (T2) 8360

348.3

13000

24

4527900

Shear

12258.14

510.75

13000

24

6639828

4049.05

168.71

13000

24

2193230

wall(T2)
5

Lift wall(T2)

2. Peri Liwa System

Table No 4.12 Total Cost(T1+T2) Peri LiwaSystem
SR.

Structure

No.

Total

Total

Cost

No. of

Total

shutterin

shutterin

per

repetitions investment

g area to

g area to

SQM

be done

be

Column (T1)

15259

procured
571.5

25000

24

14287500

Retaining wall

528

264

25000

24

6600000

8360

348.3

25000

24

8707500

(T1)
3

Column (T2)

Shear wall(T2) 12258.14

510.75

25000

24

12768900

Lift wall(T2)

168.71

25000

24

4217750

4049.05

3. DOKA System
Table No 4.13 Total Cost(T1+T2) DOKA System
SR.

Structure

No.

Total

Total

Cost

No. of

Total

shutterin

shutterin

per

repetitions investment

g area to

g area to

SQM

be done

be

Column (T1)

15259

procured
571.5

25000

24

14287500

Retaining wall

528

264

25000

24

6600000

8360

348.3

25000

24

8707500

(T1)
3

Column (T2)

Shear wall(T2) 12258.14

510.75

25000

24

12768900

Lift wall(T2)

168.71

25000

24

4217750

4049.05

4. Pranav Vertis System

Table No 4.14 Total Cost(T1+T2) Pranav Vertis System
SR.

Structure

No.

Total

Total

Cost

No. of

Total

shutterin

shutterin

per

repetitions investment

g area to

g area to

SQM

be done

be

Column (T1)

15259

procured
571.5

8000

24

4572000

Retaining wall

528

264

8000

24

2112000

8360

348.3

8000

24

2786400

(T1)
3

Column (T2)

Shear wall(T2) 12258.14

510.75

8000

24

4086048

Lift wall(T2)

168.71

8000

24

1349680

4049.05

In addition to the above type of system formwork the conventional slab

formwork is used for the slab casting which cost around 6300RS/SQM and
gives fourteen repetitions.
4.5 COMPARISION WITH CONVENTIONAL FORMWORK
Table No 4.15 Comparison Chart With Conventional Formwork
Sr. no. criteria

Conventional formwork

RMD Kwikform

0.9 x 0.6, 0.9 x 0.3, 0.9x

1.8x.9,1.8x.6, 1.8x.3,

0.45

.9x.9, .9x.6,

Size

Covrage

0.54 SQM

1.62 SQM

Arrangement

Primary and Secondary

Not Required Light Weight

Easy to erect Easy to
Dismantle Less Manpower
Reqd 30 to 40 % Faster
than Conventional

Arrangement of Member
is Required For
Supporting the Slab.
4

Nails

Required

Not required

Slab thk -maximum

Upto 200-250mm

Upto 400 mm

Design Load

Max 640 kg / Sqm

Upto 1024 Kg / Sqm

Manpower

Skilled

Skilled Manpower
Not Required

9
10

Finish of Bottom

Average

Smooth & Even

Slab

Finish

Output-tern

25 m2 per man hour

for the Airodek
panel to erect, 35 m2 per
man hour to dismantle

4.6 TIME SAVING BY USING RMD KWIKFORM FORMWORK

Table No 4.16 Time Cycle With RMD Kwikform
Sr Description
No

Total
Quantity

Time
required
per slab

Total Time
required

First Floor Slab

25

25

19

20

380

2nd Floor to 21th Floor Slab

rd
3
Floor Floor slab

20

20

Terrace Slab

20

20

Elevation & Terrace work

30

30

Total Days Required to complete

one
Tower

475

Table No 4.17 Time Cycle With Conventional Formwork

Sr
No
1
2
3
3
4

Description

Total
Quantity

First Floor Slab

2nd Floor to 21th Floor Slab

rd
3
Floor Floor slab

19

Terrace Slab

Elevation & Terrace work

Time
required
per slab

Total Time
required

30

30

30

570

30

30

20

20

30

30
680

Difference between both RMD Kwikform and conventional system=205

Total Time saving in Months=6.8 months

4.7 ADVANTAGES OF RMD KWIKFORM

1. High quality formwork ensures consistence of dimensions
2. On removal of mould a high quality concrete finish is produced to
accurate tolerances and verticality
3. Total system forms the complete concrete structures
4. Custom designed to suit project requirements
5. Unsurpassed construction speed
6. Can be erected using unskilled labour.

CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSION
The task of housing due to the rising population of the country is
becoming increasingly monumental. In terms of technical capabilities to face this
challenge, the potential is enormous; it only needs to be judiciously exploited.
Traditionally, construction firms all over the world have been slow to adopt
the innovation and changes. Contractors are a conservative lot. It is the
need of time to analyze the depth of the problem and find effective solutions.
Our aim is to serves as a cost effective and efficient tool to solve the problems
of the mega housing project all over the world. Our aim is to maximize the use of
modern construction techniques and equipments on its entire project.
We

have

tried

to

cover

each

and

every

aspect

related

to

conventional and advanced system formwork for construction. We thus infer that
advanced system formwork for construction is able to provide high quality
construction at unbelievable speed and at reasonable cost. This technology has
great potential for application in India to provide affordable housing to its rising
population.
Thus it can be concluded that quality and speed must be given due
consideration with regards to economy. Good quality construction will never deter
to projects speed nor will it be uneconomical. In fact time consuming repairs and
modification due to poor quality work generally delay the job and cause
additional financial impact on the project. Some experts feel that housing
alternatives with low maintenance requirements may be preferred even if at the
slightly may preferred even if at the higher initial cost.

5.1 LIMITATIONS
During our site visit discussion with site people we found that the People
usually have a large work load and lot of responsibilities. Employees involved at
workplace are very reluctant and when asked questions they feel that their
confidentiality is breached. Thus people are reluctant to share the information of
the key business processes due to confidentiality and other issues. In this way it
forms barrier to re-engineering.
5.2 FUTURE SCOPE
This thesis work is restricted to only advanced system formwork i.e. RMD
Kwikform formwork and not other type of system formworks. The future
researchers can continue by working over other type of system formworks
construction by analyzing activities like brickwork, plastering, painting and many
more. Furthermore interviews of different people from construction industry can be
taken based on questionnaire prepared and analysis can be done.

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LIST OF FIGURES
SR. FIGURE
NO NO.
1

2.1

DESCPRIPTION

PAGE NO.

DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS FOR

CA`ST-

IN-PLACE CONCRETE SLAB

WALL
2

3.1

:(A) SLAB; (B)WALL.

SUPERSLIM
SOLDIER

12

3.2

GTX BEAM

13

3.3

AIRODEK SLAB PANEL

13

3.4

HEAD CROWN

14

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

PROP
S
PROP
PINS
WALLET PLATE
CRANE HOOK

14
15
15
15

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LIST OF TABLES
SR.

TABLE

DESCRIPTION

PAGE

NO.
1

NO
4.1

PROJECT DETAILS

NO.
23

4.2

COLUMN COMPONENTS OF TOWER 1

24

4.3

FLOOR SLAB COMPONENTS OF TOWER 1

25

4.4

SHEAR WALLS COMPONENTS OF TOWER 1

26

4.5

TOWER 1 DUPLEX BUILDING TOTAL COST

27

4.6

COLUMN COMPONENTS OF TOWER 2

28

4.7

FLOOR SLAB COMPONENTS OF TOWER 2

29

4.8

SHEAR WALLS COMPONENTS OF TOWER 2

30

4.9

LIFTWALL COMPONENTS OF TOWER 2

31

10

4.10

TOWER 2 (3 BHK & 4BHK) TOTAL COST

32

11

4.11

TOTAL COST(T1+T2) PASCHAL SYSTEM

33

12

4.12

TOTAL COST(T1+T2) PERI LIWASYSTEM

33

13

4.13

TOTAL COST(T1+T2) DOKA SYSTEM

34

14

4.14

TOTAL COST(T1+T2) PRANAV VERTIS SYSTEM

34

15

4.15

COMPARISON CHART WITH CONVENTIONAL

FORMWORK

35

16

4.16

TIME CYCLE WITH RMD KWIKFORM

36

17

4.17

TIME CYCLE WITH CONVENTIONAL FORMWORK

36

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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Slab formwork

2. Column formwork

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3. Stacking of
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4. Column formwork assembly

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