The formwork (es-ES)

The elements of the moulds used for the formation of structural reinforced concrete members are separated in four categories:

• Surface elements or planking
• Horizontal bearing elements or beams
• Scaffolds or staging
• Accessories like connectors, pins or clips etc.

The mould elements might be conventional or industrialized.

Engineered Formwork Systems are a combination of timber, steel, aluminium and plastic and their names vary depending on the factory that produces them.

The construction of the beams and slabs formwork is performed with the use of composite, timber I-section beams and shuttering plywood without nailing. Scaffolds are made out of aluminium. Striking (removal) of formwork is performed by releasing the special pins at the top of the scaffold allowing it to controllably recede around 50 mm without damages and without danger of accident.

Assembling the formwork of a 5.50 m high shear wall and positioning the working platform requires only a few minutes. Removing that formwork requires even less time and it is a fast and safe procedure.

This column is 5.50 m high and its formwork is quickly assembled with 50 mm module cross-section dimensions.