Technology of monolithic concrete and reinforced concrete. 7. Selection of formwork systems

The formwork systems on the Russian market are mainly represented by foreign companies with many years of experience in the development and production of such products. The formwork and fasteners they produce are constantly being improved, new design solutions are being developed, and modern materials are being used. Most of these developments are offered in the Russian market. Those Western firms that are interested in long-term cooperation with Russian partners, open representative offices in Russia (or even open their production). Formwork systems are technically complex structures that require technical support, the provision of software, as well as training personnel to work with formwork. As noted above, formwork elements need periodic regeneration, and this service is also offered by leading manufacturers of formwork systems.

Domestic enterprises are also developing modern formwork designs, but the range of products they offer is still inferior to Western counterparts, there is still not enough experience in testing design solutions and assemblies in practice that Western manufacturers can be proud of. But one can note positive trends in improving the quality of Russian formwork systems at the present time, moreover, in economic terms, Western formwork loses to Russian.

The range of prices for formwork systems is large enough - from $ 80 m2 for domestic formwork to $ 250 m2 for imported.

At the end of our brief review of formwork systems we will try to formulate the main points that need to be paid attention to when choosing them:

1. Complexity of the system. Complex systems, thanks to a wide range of products included in them, allow you to create structures of different shapes and sizes (horizontal and vertical), starting with small structures, and up to power station complexes. It should be noted that it is not necessary to acquire complex systems completely and immediately. The company, in accordance with its tasks and financial situation, can opt first on one type of formwork, and then in the future to expand the product range, being sure that any elements of the system will dock with each other.

2.Pudanny locks and fasteners. The quality of the surface of the resulting wall, floor, columns, etc., as well as the speed of installation largely depends on the quality of fastening elements. Fasteners should provide quick and safe connection of formwork elements in horizontal and vertical structures.
3. Availability of software that allows, on the basis of the project documentation and the estimated construction time, to carry out planning the sequence of formwork works, calculate the necessary number of transport units, draw up an exact specification of the formwork elements and cost estimates.