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FORMWORKS
Form is a temporary boarding, sheathing or pan used to
produce the desired shape and size of concrete. The
structural members of a building are built-up into its desired
shape and dimension through the use of forms which serve
as mold for the mixed concrete.
Concrete mixture is generally semi-fluid that reproduces the
shape of anything into which it is poured. Concrete forms
should be water tight, strong enough and rigid to sustain the
weight of the concrete. It should be simple and economically
designed in such a manner that they are easily removed and
re-assembled without damage to themselves or to the
FORMWORKS
Selection of forms are based on:
1. Cost of the materials.
2. The construction and assembling cost.
3. The number of times it could be used.
4. Strength and resistance to pressure and tear and wear.
FORMWORKS
Greasing of Forms:
The purpose of greasing the form is to make the wood water
proof, thus, preventing the absorption of water in the concrete
which causes swelling and warping. Greasing of forms so prevent
adherence of concrete to the pores of the wood.
Crude oil is the most economical and satisfactory material for this
purpose. The crude oil is mixed with No. 40 motor oil to a portion
of 1:3 mixture.
SCAFFOLDINGS AND STAGINGS
Scaffolding is a temporary structure of wooden poles and
planks providing platform for working men to stand on while
erecting or repairing a building. It is further defined as a
temporary framework for other purposes.
Staging on the otherhand, is a more substantial framework
progressively built up as tall building rises up. The term
staging is applied because it is built up in stages one storey
at a time.
SCAFFOLDINGS AND STAGINGS
The different parts of staging to be considered are:
1. Vertical support
2. Footing base ( as need arises )
3. Horizontal braces
4. Blocks and wedges support
5. Nails
SCAFFOLDINGS AND STAGINGS
The different parts of staging to be considered are:
1. Vertical support
2. Footing base ( as need arises )
3. Horizontal braces
4. Blocks and wedges support
5. Nails
ESTIMATING
FORMWORK
S o FORMWORKS FOR COLUMN
o FORMWORKS FOR BEAMS
o FORMWORKS FOR SLABS
ESTIMATING
FORMWORK
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GENERAL INFORMATION F
COLUMN FORMWORKS
GENERAL INFORMATION F
COLUMN FORMWORKS
EXAMPLE
Specification:
Height = 3m
Size of Column =
200mmx400mm
Use 2x3 Lumber Frame
STEP 1 : FIND THE LATERAL SURFACE
AREA OF THE FORMWORKS
AREA= PERIMETER OF SURFACE X HEIGHT OF
COLUMN
= 2 (.200+.400) X 3m
= 3.6 sq.m
STEP 2 USE THE DATA FROM TABLE 5-
4
For FRAMES
3.6 sq.m x 18.96 = 68.256 bd. Ft (2x3)
For FORM
3.6 sq.m x .488 = 1.75 = 2 pcs (Phenolic Board)
STEP 3 SOLVE THE HORIZONTAL,
VERTICAL AND DIAGONAL SUPPORT
OF 1 COLUMN
STEP 3 SOLVE THE HORIZONTAL,
VERTICAL AND DIAGONAL SUPPORT
OF 1TABLE
USING COLUMN
5-5
USE 2” X 3” FOR VERT, HORIZONTAL, AND DIAGONAL BRACINGS
VERTICAL : 1 pc x 3m = 3m x 7 = 21 bd.ft.
HORIZONTAL : 3m x 31.67 = 95.01 say “96” bd.ft.
DIAGONAL BRACING : 3m x 17.5 = 52.5 say “53” bd.ft.
TOTAL BD FT: 21+96+53 = 170 bd.ft. (2x3)
EXAMPLE FOR BEAMS (FORMS , FRAMES AND
BRACINGS)
Specification:
BxD = 0.2m x0.4m
Length = 2.75m
STEP 1 : FIND THE LATERAL SURFACE
AREA OF THE FORMWORKS
AREA= PERIMETER OF SURFACE X HEIGHT OF
COLUMN
= (0.2+0.4+0.4) X 2.75 m
= 2.75 sq.m
SOLVE THE FORMWORKS AT B1
STEP 1. FIND THE LATERAL SURFACE
AREA OF THE FORMWORKS
AREA= PERIMETER OF SURFACE X length of beam
= 2 (.400) + 0.2 X 2.75 m
= 2.75 sqm
STEP 2 USE THE DATA FROM TABLE 5-
4
Frame= 2.75 x .42 =1.155 = 2 pcs (phenolic board)
Lumber Frame (2x3 wood) = 2.75 x 48 =132 bd.ft
(2x3)
STEP 3 SOLVE THE HORIZONTAL,
VERTICAL AND DIAGONAL SUPPORT
OF 2” X 1 SPAN
USING TABLE 5-5
USE 3” FOR BEAM
VERT, HORIZONTAL, BRACINGS
VERTICAL BRACING:
BD.ft. = 2.75 sq.m. x 6 (Factor)
= 16.5 say “17” bd.ft.
HORIZONTAL BRACING:
BD.ft. = 2.75 sq.m. x 7 (Factor)
= 19.5 say “20” bd.ft.
TOTAL BD FT. : 37 bd.ft. (2”x3”)
NOTE: FOR COMPUTATION FOR SLABS FORMWORKS FOLLOW THE SAME PROCEDURE
AND USED THE TABLE ABOVE. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO INCLUDE ALL THE WASTAGE
FACTOR OF 5% TO 20% FOR THE QUANTITIES.
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