ALFORM
ALFORM: THE COMPLETE ALUMINIUM FORMWORK SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
The Alform beam has unique inclined SPANS FOR SIMPLY SUPPORTED LOADS
twin webs which, together with the edge Span (Combined dead load and super-imposed
stiffenings, provide great lateral stability (Concrete density 25kN/m3 Max. deflection =
270 load allowance of 2 kN/m2)
and robustness in use. Plywood Maximum Permissible Alform Beam spacing for spans of:-
formwork is simply attached by nail
Depth Design
connection to the timber batten provided of Slab Loading 1200 1800 2100 2400 2700 3600 4800
in the upper flange, and the bevelled mm kN/m2 mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
edge to the top flange allows for easy 150 5.75 9660 3260 2050 1370 960 400 170
removal of the formwork on completion 225 7.63 7280 2460 1550 1040 730 310 130
of use. 300 9.50 5850 1970 1240 830 580 240 100
450 13.25 4190 1420 890 600 420 180
600 17.00 3270 1100 690 460 320 130
A central neutral axis ensures a very 750 20.75 2680 900 570 380 270 110
economical section, particularly in multi- 1000 27.00 2060 690 430 290 200
span applications, and coupled with its Shaded area indicates that the span of ply to be used will decide the spacing of Alform beams.
range of accessories, the Alform beam
provides contractors with a very cost
effective formwork system. BEAM PROPERTIES
Moment of Resistance (XX Axis) 10.00 kNm
Modulus of elasticity (E) 6890 2kN/cm2
COMPONENTS Moment of inertia (1xx) 558cm4
Description Weight (Kg) Sheer Rigidity (xxGA) 18489 kN
Position of Neutral Axis above base 74.6mm
Alform Beam (no timber 4.77/m Section modulus (XX Axis) 74.1cm3
Alform Beam (with timber) 5.66/m Cross Sectional Area 17.62cm2
Alform Super Slim Clamp 0.18 Weight/unit Length 4.77kg/m minimum without timber
Alform Lock Clamp c/w Bolt 1.00 5.66kg/m with timber
Alform Outside Cornerstrap 5.60 Maximum permissible reaction
Alform Internal Corner 1.64 Intermediate 55kN assuming a minimum
End 40kN bearing length of 44mm
Alform Alignment Angle 2.45
Overall Depth of Section 150mm
Alform Internal Splice 3.15
Overall Width of Section 90mm
RMD M12 UniFix Bolt 0.05 Minimum Factor of Safety 2.0
M12 Hex Nut 0.01
Serrated Double Nut 0.10
Alform Angle Bracket 1.00 SPACINGS FOR ALFORM WALINGS WITH SUPER
M12 x 25 Bolts 0.04
SLIM SOLDIERS AND 19MM PLY SPACINGS.
Table shows spacing of soldiers and vertical spacing of 15mm Rapid
ACCESSORIES Ties for given concrete pressures.
A range of accessories to compliment Pressure kN/m2 Soldier Spacing Waling Spacing Vert. Tie Spacing
the Alform Beam are also available,
40 1800 348 1380
including clamps for fixing stop ends,
50 1800 348 1100
internal and external corners of wall
60 1800 305 920
shutters, together with handrail
75 1800 305 730
attachments for soffit application.
ACCESSORIES
INTERNAL CORNER ALIGNMENT ANGLE (CORNER) M12 UNIFIX BOLT & NUT
SERRATED ANGLE M12 BOLT x 25 SUPER SLIM CLAMP
DOUBLE NUT BRACKET
ANGLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY INTERNAL SPLICE
LIGHT DUTY CORNER ITEMS
METHOD OF HOLDING TWO SHUTTERS TOGETHER
(each shutter crane handled separately)
Do not Overtighten 150 x 50 timbers nominal
Lok-Clamp
Lok Clamp
Rapid Tie Rod
Rapid Tie Nut
Rapid Tie Hexagon Nut 50mm
LIGHT DUTY EXTERNAL CORNER DETAIL
PLAN AT STRAP POSITIONS
STOP-END DETAIL USING RMD ALFORM BEAMS
Timber or Alform
Stopend Beams
R.S. Channel or
Multi Joist
Alform
Aluminium Beams Rapid Tie Nut
Rapid Tie Rod
Rapid Tie Nut
Lok-Clamp
Super Slim Soldier
Rapid Tie
Waler Plate
Rapid Tie Nut
WORKING LOAD PER
LOK CLAMP 20kN
EXTERNAL CORNERS AND STOP-ENDS
NOTE: MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOAD ON ANGLE BRACKET - SERRATED DOUBLE NUT
AND BOLT ASSEMBLY IS 10 KILONEWTONS.
INTERNAL CORNER ITEMS
PLAN ON WALINGS
