3.12
Formwork
Designer
- Specify any particular requirements (e.g. re finish)
Builder
- Select suitable formwork system, depending on :
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- Construction method
- Slipform construction ?
- Finish required
- Repeat uses
- Loading factors (construction, concrete pressures, etc.)
- Use of formwork liners
- Design of falsework support system
- Temporary works design certificate
- Temporary works inspection and sign off prior to pour
- Surface treatment of formwork
- Release agents – do they affect the final finish e.g. paint
- Striking of formwork – back-propping requirements
Producer
- Specialist / complex formwork design – impact on mix design ?
- Suite of mixes required if slipforming
Further Guidance
Main Standards – Reference
I.S. EN 13670
Clause 5 & Annex C