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Introduction – Formwork Shuttering:

Formwork Shuttering is the name given to all arrangements made to support the wet concrete until the time it becomes solid enough to take its own load without any support. Usually, Steel, wooden, or Aluminum materials are used to make molds to be used as formwork. Formworks Shuttering is used as molds into which concrete is poured for solidifying only. To manufacture formwork expenditure of around 20 percent of the total structure cost is made and it requires a good amount of time to make these formworks.

After a specified time when concrete is solidified to take its own load, these formworks are removed. The process of removing formwork is known as striping. These formworks can be reused again for a longer period. These kinds of formwork which can be reused again are known as Panel forms, on the other hand, non-reusable formwork is called stationary forms. Formwork is a very important component of construction as it helps concrete get desired shapes like columns, beams, and slabs.

Need for formwork Shuttering in Chandigarh:

Chandigarh is known for its excellent architecture. The city is witnessing high growth in the construction industry and various new and big projects starting. The demand for formwork is coming from these big projects for the following reasons:

  1.    Concrete construction is going on in Chandigarh on a large scale. It requires these formwork molds and their support material for the successful completion of these projects. 
  2.    Safety of men and material working on heights is crucial on these mighty projects which involve high-rise buildings and shopping malls in Chandigarh. A good formwork is strong and is a must for this job.
  3.  A good formwork system is essential for the quality of construction and good surface finish demanded by people living in Chandigarh.
  4.  People look for strongly built buildings in Chandigarh to ensure the safety and security of their families. 
  5. People look for durable construction in Chandigarh which can provide them accommodation for longer periods of time.
  6. Effective use of formwork can ensure less wastage of material thus it ensures cost effectiveness for various construction projects.
  7. Government initiatives and construction projects also pushing for the demand the formwork shuttering in Chandigarh.
     In summary, Chandigarh is witnessing high growth in construction activities. Apart from private construction and residential projects, government projects are also witnessing a high level of activity. The government is also building new hospitals offices, and Schools. All these factors are creating a high demand for good formwork systems in Chandigarh.

   The key aspects of Formwork Shuttering are:

  1. Formwork provides support to wet concrete during the solidifying process until it hardens enough to support itself.
  2. Formwork helps concrete in getting the desired shape and finish.
  3. Formwork can be made from various materials like Mild Steel, Aluminum, or Wood. The choice of material for formwork depends upon the type of construction and budget allocation.
  4. Depending upon the budget or complexity of the project, the formwork can be traditional timber formwork, engineered, or reusable formwork.
  5. Formwork is removed after the concrete becomes solid. It has to be carefully removed to avoid any damage to the newly formed building.
  6. Formwork is designed and manufactured in a very robust quality to ensure the safety of workers working on it.
  7. Formwork can be reused many times which makes them cost effective.

    Form being an integral part of construction plays a very critical role in the successful progress of a project during the structure construction process. Formwork has to be carefully designed and manufactured according to the specific needs of a particular project. Further formwork has to be built very strong enough to get the desired results and ensure safety.

Types of Formwork are Shuttering/ Centering, Staging:

1. Shuttering:

All kinds of vertical support provided to wet concrete are known as Shuttering like beam side, Slab side or column side. Columns are the most important part of a building.

Column Shuttering:

All the load of the slab is put on columns once the staging is removed. Columns Shuttering is very carefully designed as per the targeted column sizes. Columns can be round columns or square-shaped. For round-shaped columns, a Shuttering set made of two round plates is fixed to each other using nut bolts, and external support with props is given to make it strong enough to stand against the pressure put by vibrations caused by the vibrator. For the square columns, a Set of four plates is used.

Beam Side:

Shuttering plates are used vertically to support the beam sides of the building structure. Beams take a load of the slab, therefore, the solidity of beams is a must for a solid building structure. Shuttering plates of the size of the beam are required during beam casting.

Slab Side:

Similarly, Shuttering Plates have to be used vertically the give shape to slab size. Placement and tucking of slab side plate should be firm to hold the concrete and provide shape to the slab.

2. Centering:

Centering is the name given to all kinds of horizontal support like beam bottom and slab bottom.

Beam Bottom:

Beam Bottom supports are the horizontal visible parts of the beam. It has to be 3 Inches wider than the size of the beam because two beam sides having a width of 1.50 Inches each are placed on it and fastened with nut bolts to get the desired size of the beam.

Slab Bottom:

Slab Bottom are Centering Plates which are placed on Channels to provide shape for the slab. They are supported by the staging done and placed on steel channels put under it for proper adjustment.

3. Staging:

Staging is all arrangements done to support shuttering and Centering at heights during the construction of buildings.

Scaffolding is all arrangements done to support men and material at heights during construction, Repairing and Painting or Cleaning of Buildings.

Features of a good formwork Shuttering System:

  • Formwork should be strong enough to take the load placed on it.
  • It should be watertight to prevent leakage of wet concrete to get a very solid and well-finished structure after the removal of formwork.
  • It should be rigidly manufactured and supported both horizontally and vertically to withstand the weight and pressure of wet concrete.
  • It should be easy to remove so that any kind of damage is not caused to the structure during its removal.
  • It should be made out of easily available and cheap material.
  • It Should be light so that its handling is easy.
  • It should be easy to transport from one place to another.

Benefits of using steel formworks Shuttering against Timber formwork:

  • Steel Formwork is Durable and Strong so they are long-lasting and can be reused a number of times.
  • Steel Formwork is easy to install remove and remove.
  • The quality and finish of the Structure are very high using steel formwork.
  • Steel formwork doesn’t absorb moisture.

Name: VCC Shuttering House

Address: Derabassi, Chandigarh

Phone Number: +91-9915980350,9915353218

 

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