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Unit 68
Heavy Concrete Construction
Formwork
Plywood Forms Foundation and
Basement Forms Patented Ties and
Waler Systems Pilaster, Column, and
Beam Forms Floor and Roof Forms
Formwork Construction Stairway Forms
Prefabricated Panel Forming Systems
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An advantage of
plywood in form
construction is that
it can be bent
when a curved
surface is required.
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A release agent is
sprayed on panels to
be used for concrete
forms to facilitate form
removal. Follow
manufacturer
instructions for the safe
use and application of
form-release agents.
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Bulkheads may be
required in long walls.
Bulkheads are made
of 1 8s or 2 4s
which are notched
around the rebar.
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Internal disconnecting
ties are commonly used
on heavy walls.
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Heavy construction
panel forming
methods commonly
use 2 4 studs,
which are reinforced
by walers. Note the
snap tie wedges
along the walers.
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Pilasters provide
additional strength to a
wall and support the
ends of beams. After
the wall forms are
positioned, walers and
studs will be placed.
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When assembling
and placing wood
column forms, tight
joints and strong
tie supports
around the form
are necessary. A
cleanout hole is
provided at the
bottom of one of
the sides.
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Columns, girders,
and beams may be
formed as a single
(monolithic) unit.
Note that the beam
and girder join over
the column.
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Concrete is placed at
the same time for the
walls, columns,
beams, and girders of
a monolithic unit.
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A flatslab floor
may be supported
by drop panels
and capitals over
the columns.
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Fiberglass dome
forms are in place for
a two-way joist
system. Here, the
worker is applying
compressed air
between the concrete
slab and dome forms
to loosen them.
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Engineered wood
products, such as
laminated veneer
lumber (LVL) beams
and wood I-joists,
provide proper support
for form soffits.
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When constructing
firstfloor heavy
construction forms
over foundation
footings, wall forms
are first placed,
followed by column,
beam, and deck
formwork. Note
reinforcing steel is
not shown.
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Prefabricated gang
forms commonly include
walers, strongbacks,
lifting brackets, and
scaffold brackets. Note
the toprails, midrails,
and toeboards in place
to protect workers
against falls and prevent
materials from falling
from the platforms.
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