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likely to be used and the desired type of concrete surface. In addition, the

weight of the formwork is very important and it is to be set up without the

use of a crane.

SAFETY IN USING FORMWORK

Safety is ensured if

Components are light in weight for manual handling.

Loose or dangling / hanging components are minimal.

Minimum operations are involved in each reuse.

Individual components are self standing.

System facilitates fixing and removal at each location without the use

of sophisticated tools and tackles.

Usage of appropriate of tools

Erection and dismantling is done as per the procedure or methodology

Proper house keeping and stacking of materials

Inspection of materials condition before usage

Usage of appropriate PPEs

Training to new comers

TYPES OF PROPRIETARY SYSTEMS BASED ON COMPONENT

MATERIALS

All steel formwork

Generally lightweight structural steel sections or sheet bent profiles

are used as framework and steel sheets are used as sheathing. They are

strong and durable if prevented from rusting. They can prove economical


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since more reuses can be derived. However, as they are heavy, manual

handling and frequent shifting may consume excessive labour.

Steel and plywood formwork

Framework uses steel and plywood that acts as sheathing. Normally,

they are in the form of panels of standard sizes with provisions for fixing

with adjacent ones. These panels are supported by steel flexural members

(walers or soldiers), which are supported by form ties in wall formwork, slab

staging and beam formwork. By using some suitable rigid clamping

accessories among panels in wall formwork systems heavy steel supporting

flexural members can be eliminated.

Steel, plywood and timber beams

Plywood is used as sheathing. It is supported at regular intervals by

timber beams, which are further supported by steel flexural and axial

members. Plywood with timber beams as their immediate supporting

members have ample flexibility to suit a wide range of form geometry.

Timber beams are light in weight and more in number, whereas steel is used

where higher strength is required. Systems, in which the timber beams are

engineered, produce good cost effectiveness. L&T uses glue laminated

timber beams called H-beams, in most of its applications.

All Aluminium formwork

Panels use Aluminium in both sheathing and framework. If compared

with steel, investment cost is higher and strength is less, but it is lighter and

avoids rusting. However, it is susceptible to other corrosive attacks and

requires careful handling to prevent from mechanical deformations.

RELEASE AGENT

A release agent is required to prevent adhesion between concrete and

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Release agent is coated on the form surfaces by brush, roller or spray

equipment before use.

Release agents are more commonly known as mould oils or soap oils.

As name implies, a release agents main purpose is to act as a partingagent and permit the forms to be easily removed away from the

concrete during striking. This helps prevent damage occurring at both

form and concrete surfaces; a very important fact in concrete

construction. Certain release agents provide further additional benefits

such as sealing effect on absorbent timber or ply forms, which produce

more uniformly colored concrete. When smooth impermeable forms

are used they can help prevent the formation of blow holes on the

concrete face.

There are several types of release agents and surface sealers available.

These carry varying recommendations for use on different form

materials, which have smooth, textured or profiled surface finishes.

The engineer will decide the surface treatment to be used from the

previous experience of similar work. Where high quality of concrete

surface is required the supplier may be contacted for specialist advice

prior to construction commencing, sample panels may be cast on the

job to test performance.

TYPES OF RELEASE AGENT

The three main types of release agents are

Neat oils with surfactant

These are dark in color and consist of mineral oils of low viscosity with

small quantity of surfactant added. The surfactant increases the wetting

capabilities of the oil when applied to the form surfaces. Soap is a common

form of surfactant and its use as an additive in release agents help reduce the

formation of blow holes on the surface on the concrete. Neat oils with

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useful for steel forms but may be used for all types of formwork surface

except plastics such as GRP or polypropylene.

Mould Cream Emulsions

These are milky white in color and consist of water and emulsifying

agents. Mould cream emulsion is an effective release agent and helps to

minimize blow holes. However it is only suitable for use on absorbent timber

or plywood forms. These generally need several coats of release agents to

seal the surface before they can be used for the first time. Emulsion type

release agents will freeze in winter conditions and also have a tendency to be

washed from form surface by heavy rain.

Chemical release agent

These are usually a light yellow brown in color and consist of very low

viscosity oil containing a small amount of chemical additive. After

application the oil evaporates leaving a chemical deposit on the surface of

forms. This reacts with the concrete on formwork to provide excellent

release qualities. Chemical release agents are recommended for all high

quality work and can be used on any type of formwork surface. They are

resistant to removal by rain and can be left for long periods before placing

the concrete yet still provide satisfactory release.

Application

Release agent should be applied with particular care and only coated

on the surfaces in a thin uniform film.

None must be allowed to come in contact with any reinforcement or

construction joints.

Careless excessive application is not only costly and wasteful; it will

stain and seriously affect the durability of concrete surface.

If too much is applied by mistake, the excess should be wiped off.


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Formwork Sealers

These are paints, varnishes, lacquers or other special impermeable

coatings, which are applied on form surface to improve their qualities.

Sealers are normally referred to as barrier paints. They cover the form

face and edges with hard protective coating producing a surface

resistant to abrasion and effectively sealed against moisture

penetration. This treatment greatly increases the life of forms.

Sealers are mostly used on timber or plywood forms to help produces

quality concrete surface which are uniform in both color and surface

appearance.

They must be applied only when the form surface is new, dry and has

not been previously treated with release agent. The most common type

of sealer is polyurethane resin; this is air drying with a clear to pale

yellow finish.

A minimum of two coatings must be necessary but the manufactures

instruction must always be carefully followed. When the surface

becomes damaged or scoured from concrete abrasion the forms must

be recoated. The forms must be prepared by removing all traces of

release agent with detergent and the surface roughened with glass

paper before resealing.


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FORM WORK DOS AND DONTS


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MATERIAL PRODUCTIVITY

COLUMN FORM WORK WITH CRANE

S.No Items Quantity Required

per Sq.m for Making

Material

Productivity1 L & T steel in kg

134 KG22.33 Kg month /sq.m

2 H beams in Rmt5.6 Rmt

0.93 Rmt month /sq.m

3 Plywood in sq.m1. 12 mm2. 19 mm

1.1 sq.m 0.042

4 Timber in cft 0.20 cft 0.007 cft / sq.m

Material productivity = Quantity required per sq.m for making

No. of cycles per month (n) or total number of uses

of the material (N) n = 6 for L & T steel and H beams

N = 25 for plywood, timber and structural steel.

COLUMN FORM WORK WITHOUT CRANE

S.No Items Quantity Requiredper Sq. m For Making

MaterialProductivity

1 L & T steel in kg110 KG

18.33 Kg month /sq.m




1.1 sq.m 0.042






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WALL FORM WORK WITH CRANE

S.No Items Quantity Required

per SQ M For Making

Material

Productivity1 L & T steel in kg48.1KG

9.62 Kg month /sq.m




1.1 sq.m 0.044






WALL FORM WORK WITHOUT CRANE

S.No Items Quantity Requiredper SQ M For Making


1 L & T steel in kg68 KG

13.80 Kg month /sq.m




1.1 sq.m 0.044

4 Timber in cft0.18 cft 0.007 cft / sq.m





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of the material (N) n = 2 for L & T steel, H beams and 3 for Beam

forming supports

N = 10 for plywood, timber.

HEAVY DUTY TOWER SYSTEM USING PLYWOOD ASSHEATHING.

(For 6 m Floor height or 5 m staging height below beams)

(With beam form work by conventional)

S.No Items Quantity Requiredper Sq m For Making


1 L & T steel in kg46.6 KG

46.6 Kg month /sq.m


2.0 Rmt month /sq.m


1.1 sq.m 0.11 sq.m / sq.m






For every 1 m increase in height of the tower add 7.5 Kg.


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HEAVY DUTY TOWER SYSTEM USING PLYWOOD ASSHEATHING.

(For 6 m Floor height or 5 m staging height below beams)

(With beam form work by Beam forming support system)



1 L & T steel in kg46.6 KG

46.6 Kg month /sq.m

2 Beam formingsupport

12 Kg4 Kg month /sq.m


2.4 Rmt month /sq.m

4 H Beams in Rmt1.84 Rmt



0.97 sq.m0.12 sq.m

0.061 sq.m /sq.m.008 sq.m / sq.m






For every 1 m increase in height of the tower add 7.5 Kg.


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FLEX TABLE FORM WORK SYSTEM FOR SLAB USING

PLYWOOD AS SHEATHING



1 L & T steel in kg51 Kg

25.5 Kg month /sq.m

2 H beams in Rmt(secondarymembers only)

2.85 Rmt1.43 Rmt month /sq.m

3 Plywood in sq.m1. 12 mm2. 19 mm 0.97 sq.m

0.12 sq.m

0.061 sq.m /sq.m0.008 sq.m /sq.m




N = 10 for plywood.

FOUNDATION FORM WORK USING FLOOR FORMS

S.No Items Quantity Requiredper sq m For Making


1 L & T steel inkg1. 0.800 mwaler2. 1.200 m

waler

130 Kg136 Kg

16.25 Kg month /sq.m17.00 Kg month /sq.m



of the material (N) n = 6 for L & T steel.


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4. Clear instructions, Dos and Donts, are available for Engineers,

Supervisors and Workers to understand the system well.

5. Part of workmen is trained at L&T-ECCD (CSTI) Training

Center.

6. Minimized deviations and mistakes due to established

procedures.

ERRECTION OF FORM WORK SCAFFOLD

1. Erection of two stages of scaffold is completed as shown in thepicture.

2. The Derrick is fixed to the scaffold as shown in above sketch.

3. Using the derrick, the items required for scaffold and work

platform are lifted for further erection.

200 mm

1500 mmWork-

Derrick

Trestle Scaffold Erection Procedure


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1. Ladder shall be of sound in construction having rungs equally

placed. Makeshift ladder shall not be used.

2. Ladder shall be secured to the scaffold as shown.

3. Ladder shall be extended at least 1m above the work-platform.

4. Horizontal distance between the base of the ladder and the

work-platform shall be of the height of the work-platform.

Dismantling of Scaffold

1. Scaffold dismantling area shall be cordoned and only skilled

workmen shall be used for this work.2. The scaffold being dismantled shall be provided with Red Tag

to indicate it is unsafe to work on it.

3. Dismantled materials shall be lowered using Derrick and Pulley

arrangement.


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4. Each tier shall be completely dismantled and the material

lowered to the ground before beginning to dismantle the next

tier.

5. Dropping materials shall be avoided to prevent damage to

materials and injury to the workmen below.

6. While removing jammed or rusted scaffold components

workmen can lose their balance and fall. Hence, anchoring

safety belt to a scaffold frame or lifeline before attempting to

loosen stuck or jammed parts is essential.

7. At the end of the day, if a scaffold is going to left half-

dismantled, it is essential to lower all the loose scaffoldmaterials down and ensure that the scaffold is braced

adequately to the building.

8. All the dismantled materials shall be stacked in the appropriate

manner at the designated place.

SCAFFOLD INSPECTION AND TAGGING PROCEDURE

Erection / Dismantling of Scaffold

1. Erection of any scaffold shall be done only by the nominated

scaffolding gang under the supervision and guidance of

formwork engineer.

2. "Red coloured Tag" is fixed on the scaffold when it is under

erection / dismantling by the formwork engineer or by the

nominated foreman.

3. Once the erection is completed, Formwork Engineer or the

nominated competent foreman shall inspect the scaffold. After

inspection if the scaffold is found to be safe for use, the

formwork engineer / nominated foreman shall fix the Green


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coloured Tag replacing the red tags. The formwork engineer /

nominated foreman will fix the Green coloured Tag after signing

and writing the date.

Inspection of Scaffolding1. All the scaffolding being used at site shall be re-inspected by

the form work engineer / nominated foreman once in a week.

Green Tags of the Scaffolding which are found safe shall be

renewed with date of inspection and signature of the Form work

Engineer / nominated foreman.

2. If any scaffold is found unsafe for use, formwork engineer /

nominated foreman shall place a red scaffold tag and stop the

usage of scaffold until rectification.

Extension and Alterations of Scaffolding

1. Any extension, alteration or shifting of scaffold (except in the

case of mobile scaffold) shall be done only by the scaffolding

gang under the supervision and guidance of the Formwork

Engineer.2. When such work is being carried out in scaffold, a Red Scaffold

Tag shall be placed on the scaffold indicating the restriction in

use of scaffold only by the scaffold gang.

3. After carrying the works, the formwork engineer shall inspect

the scaffold and certify it safe for use by placing the green tag if

found safe. Else the red tag shall remain until rectification is

done.

Red Scaffold Tag

This tag indicates that the scaffold is under erection or

dismantling or has not been inspected or is not safe for use (by

anyone other than scaffold gang).


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Green Scaffold Tag

This tag indicates that the scaffold is complete & it has been

inspected by competent person and is safe for use. GREEN scaffold

tag is valid for one week from the date of last inspection.

"SCAFFOLD RED TAG" "SCAFFOLD GREEN

TAG"

PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM

Safety Belt / Full Body Harness

1. While working near edges or openings, safety belt should be

used to limit the worker's movement so that he is unable to reach a

location where there is a risk of falling.

Date of

Inspection:Si natureo f Com eten t

Date of

Inspection:Si natureo f Com eten t


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2. Safety belt should be used to protect a worker in case of a fall

while working in an elevation. It should be used along with lifeline, fall

arrestors wherever applicable.

Safety Belt/Full body harness:

They shall confirm to National or International Standards. The

length of the lanyard used shall be not more than 2 m.

Anchorage Point

The lanyard of the safety belt or lifeline should be anchored to a

structure capable of withstanding at least 2.5 tons.

Lifeline

20 mm diameter polypropylene rope shall be used a lifeline and

properly anchored to an anchorage point as mentioned above.

Energy absorber

It is an optional attachment used in conjunction with the lanyard

to connect the harness to the anchorage point. In case of fall it

reduces the impact energy passed on to the worker considerably by

absorbing part of the energy.


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Precaution

All fall protection equipment including Safety belts, Full Body

Harness, Energy Absorbers, and Lifeline & Fall Arrestors shall be

removed from service if they are subjected to impact load once.

Safety Belt / Full Body Harness with Double Lanyard

Double Lanyard safety belt shall be used by workmen to protect

from fall during vertical or horizontal movements. Usage of this belt

ensures that at any point of time one of the lanyards of the belt is

anchored.

Fall Arrestors

Rope Grab Fall ArrestorRope grab type fall arrestors shall be used to protect fall of

workers during vertical movement such as ascending or descending

Scaffold towers, vertical ladders etc.

Retractable Type Fall Arrestor

This type of fall arrestors shall be used in places where high risk

of fall of workmen persists. This fall arrestor can be directly anchored


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to the anchorage or can be used in conjunction with a lifeline as

shown below.

SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF FORMWORK

FOUNDATION FORMWORK

1. Care shall be taken while lowering the components into the

excavated pit to avoid damage the components and injury to

workmen.

2. Formwork components shall be stacked at a Safe distance (at

least equivalent to the depth of Excavation) from the excavation to

prevent falling of the components and sand slide into the excavated

pit. Also over stacking of the components should be avoided.

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WALL / COLUMN FORM WORK

1. Proper Slinging and Rigging Practices should be followed

while lifting the formwork assembly.

2. Strength and Location of lifting hooks on the formwork should

be checked.

3. No loose materials should be kept on the formwork panels or

platforms.

4. Panels should be pre-checked before lifting.5. Tightening of tie rods.

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FLEX SYSTEM FORMWORK

1. All the main props should be fitted with folding tripod

2. All the intermediate should be fitted with supporting head

3. Do not use reinforcement steel in place of locking pin.

4. In ground level work, proper earth compaction and necessary

bearing below the prop should be given.

5. Props should not be inclined. Verticality should be maintained.

HEAVY DUTY TOWER SYSTEM

FLEX SYSTEM

HEAVY DUTY TOWER


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1. Every 6m interval bracing should be fixed with permanent

structure or from one tower to the other.

2. Ground level earth should be compacted well for better loading.

3. Conditions of the components should be checked and the

damaged ones should not used.

4. Tor steel rod should not be used in place of lock pin.

STAIR TOWER

1. Ground level earth should be compacted well for safe loading.

2. Every 6m-interval bracing should be fixed with permanent

structure.

3. Old / damaged components should not be used.

4. Coir rope / binding wire should not used in place of M10 bolt

and Nut for fixing the gridiron with stair bracket.

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5. Bracings and lock pins should not be omitted under any

circumstance.

ACCESS SCAFFOLD

1. Ground level earth should be compacted well for safe loading.

2. The system should be braced at every 4.5m height level with

the permanent structure.

3. Old / damaged components should not be used.

4. Coir rope / binding wire should not used in place of Platform

hanger

5. Bracings should not be omitted under any circumstance.

LIFT SHAFT FORMWORK

1. Proper Slinging and Rigging Practices should be followed while

lifting the formwork assembly.

2. Strength and Location of lifting hooks on the formwork should

be checked.

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FRAMED FORMWORK

3. No loose materials should be kept on the formwork panels or

platforms.

4. Panels should be pre-checked before lifting

5. Adequate space (gap) should be ensured before lifting the inner

panel platform

FRAMED FORMWORK - FRAMI

1. Tie rod should be provided only where provision is given.

2. No component should be omitted.

3. Frami adjustable strut 260 should be anchored properly.

4. This system should not be used for the works done at height

more than 4.2m.

CLIMBING FORMWORK

1. Platform timbers should be free from cracks, fungus, attack and

dead knots.

2. Handrails should be fixed.


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3. Stop anchor threaded length should be 35mm + or 5mm.

4. Platform should be free from gap between timber joints.

5. Check for proper engagement of climbing cone.

SLIPFORM

1. Earthing of the system and ELCBs for power supply

2. Lightning arrester

3. Aviation Light

4. Communication arrangement

5. Safety in RG Hoist and Winches

(a) Operator competency

(b) Limit Switches

(c) Signal & Alarm system

(d) Maintenance of wire ropes

(e) Fleet angle between 0.50 to 1.50 for plain drum; for

grooved drum not more than 20

(f) Condition of Brake

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(g) Barrication of the wire rope way and cross over if

required

(h) Roller for the wire rope between first diversion pulley and

the winch

6. Bracing of access tower at every 6m height

7. Handrail and toe board in the platform

8. Safety nets to trap the falling materials

9. Wind protection cloth

10. Protective shed

11. Adequate illumination

12. Proper tightening of hardware13. Fire Extinguishers

14. Workmen entry register

MIVAN FORMWORK

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FORM WORK PLANNING

PLANNING PROCESS

The planning process is divided into three stages.

First stage

The necessary information and limiting conditions must be

collected and defined. When projects of similar nature are executed,

a checklist can be of immense help in obtaining information required

to prepare a complete scheme. Important information for planning

includes the time and materials available for the construction project,

the construction plans (geometry of the structure), and any otherspecial criteria as mentioned by the client. Limiting conditions may be,

for example, whether a crane can be used, or whether formwork

materials can be stored on the site.

Second stage

The formwork system to be used can be selected. In addition to

cost of the materials, the choice of the system will be influenced by

the experience of the planner and of the team, which has to set up

the formwork on the site, and by the project archive. A database /

project archive that captures the experience gathered over the years

can aid in cost effective system selection. Also, the interaction

between the planner and the formwork crew is vital in the successful

implementation of any scheme prepared. Once the decision has been

made, stage 3 of the planning process comes into force.

Third stage

This involves all engineering design tasks. This part of the

process is most time consuming. It is important to be able to allow for

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construction projects involve standard shapes and geometries for

which ready-to-use formwork can be used in its as-delivered state.

Planning is limited to showing arrangement of elements from the

chosen system. The emphasis should be on maximum reuse of

materials available and procuring minimum materials Just-In-Time.

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BENEFITS OF PLANNING

An increase in efficiency due to improved formwork planning

can be an important way of raising the level of competitiveness.

Important rules in formwork planning are:

Rule 1: When placing the formwork, dont forget to think of how

it is going to be removed.

Rule 2: A tidy site is also a safer site.

Rule 3: Sketches and clear layout plans can save work for

operatives on site.

Rule 4: Storage space costs money, in much the same way as

formwork materials lying around unused.

Planning is only one of the aspects of Formwork Management.

Planning becomes incomplete in relation to the total job when there is

no efficient system to implement the planned activities. Formwork

Management should address the following issues as well:

Mobilization of materials

The requirement of Formwork materials should be indicated by

the site to their Regional Office. The Regional Office will take into

account the requirements or releases from other job sites in their

region and if materials are required to be added from outside the

region the same will be intimated to Head Quarters Formwork

department.

Implementation guidance

During the execution of formwork, engineers should take

interest and give guidance in planning the arrangement and

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that the materials are utilized to the full extent. Attention has to be

paid to prompt deshuttering of materials by keeping track the

concreting dates and curing time. This contributes towards the

increasing of the material productivity. Care should be taken to see

that the material procurement does not exceed the initial planned

quantities.

Demobilization

Just as the requirement schedule was made in the beginning of

the project, the release schedule should be made towards the closing

stages of the job. For any large mobilization, the program should be

made three months in advance and informed to Regional Office and

Head quarters. Demobilization affects the planning of materials for

new projects, sometimes, unnecessarily leading to addition of new

materials.

Upkeep, maintenance

Repairs and maintenance of Formwork items is to be done by

the dispatching site. Unfortunately there are many occasions where

neither the dispatching site nor the receiving site takes up this work

resulting in unusable material lying stacked at sites.

Accountabil it y of materials

Apart from losing materials due to abuse and rough handling,

accessories / small items are also lost due to bad housing and lack of

upkeep and maintenance. Every site towards the closing stages

should reconcile the materials receipt with dispatches and stock to

access the reduction in physical stock if any.

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It is important to disseminate information / knowledge to all staff

and labour on the job. The training of the staff and workmen can be

organized at the site level itself. For any additional help the site can

approach the Regional Office and Headquarters.


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FORM WORK COSTING

ESTIMATING COST OF FORM WORK

The cost of formwork consists of the cost of

Materials

Labour for making Formwork

Labour for erection and dismantling

Repair of formwork

Labour for transporting, shifting materials

Plant and equipment used for making, erection,dismantling, repair and transport

Cleaning and storage costs

Transportation costs

MATERIALS

Usually this is a major component of the total cost of formwork.

Material can be classified as

Direct materials

They are the main component of form work eg. Timber,

steel etc.

Consumables

Nails, shuttering oils etc. are treated as consumables.

The cost can be computed as

Total Rmt months used x Depreciation / Rmt/ month

Shuttering Area

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Total Ton months used x Hire charges / Ton/ month

Shuttering Area

Usually the first method is used for materials with short life like

timber and plywood and second method is used for materials with

long life like steel and metal components.

COST REDUCTION

The key areas of the cost reduction are

Right system for the right job

Considerable savings result when the appropriate system is

used for the job in hand. Several times the system best suited for the

job is not selected and hence the project may not be completed

profitably.

Planning for maximum reuse

Specification or local code requirements for stripping and

reshoring are an important factor in planning form reuse. Maximum

investment in forms is achieved by constructing the least number of

forms required for a smooth workflow and then reusing these forms

as often as necessary until the job is completed.

Economical form construction

When non - reusable forms are to be built in position on the job,

the planning should be such that inexpensive materials are used

which are easy to transport, handle and shape in the field.

Reusable forms must be more durable, made of strong

materials that can withstand continuing and usually must have added

features that make them easy to handle and to assemble.

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In choosing ties or inserts, the initial cost is not as important as

the labour involved in their installation and form striping.

Efficient setting and stripping practice

The full benefit of a plan for reuse of forms can only be realized

if the forms can be stripped and re-erected without too much lost time

and if the form is not wrecked in the process. Therefore, designing for

easy handling and disassembly is essential.

OTHER COSTS AFFECTED BY FORMWORK PLAN

Crew efficiency

Advance planning eliminates confusion and delay in the field,

where it is most costly. Where maximum reuse of forms if

emphasized every operation must be scheduled precisely to sustain

effective continuity of employment of craftsmen on site.

Concreting

The ease and speed of placing concrete is related to the

planned sequence and to some extent to the choice of form design.

Bar setting

If form design can enable the reinforcement to be pre-

assembled before installing, it may enable the reinforcing crew to

work under more favorable conditions.

Cranes and hoists

One object of planning should be to use cranes and hoists

efficiently so that there are just enough on a project to keep the work

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FCCE

FCCE is responsible for the following activities of L&T-ECC division's

projects:

1. Planning for FW material requirement for the projects

2. FW material mobilization within the region to project sites and

region to region

3. Monitoring and controlling the FW cost for each project

4. Execution of FW activities at project sites as per the Scheme

drawings and Work Instructions

5. Maintenance and re-conditioning of FW material stock available at

regional depots and sites

6. Execution of slipform, pre-stressing and grouting activities at sites

including material procurement.

QUALITYASSURANCE PROCEDURES

The Quality System is documented in a three tiered structure as

follows:

1. Quality Manual

Quality manual specifies the management responsibilities and

authority within the quality management system and identifies the

company requirements in addressing the various elements of ISO

9002:1994

2. Quality System Procedure

Quality system procedures are used to control the functioning

and organization set-up in each department. They define the


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responsibilities and authorities within the department and cover

functioning arrangements.

3. Work instructions, Quality control procedures, Quality assurance

plans, Drawings and Specifications

These documents are used to control activities at work

locations. The preparation, approval and issue of these documents

shall be the responsibility of the concerned department head.

Internal quality audits are conducted to verify whether quality

related activities and related results comply with planned

arrangements and to determine the effectiveness of the Quality

System.

VALUE DRIVERS

In order to meet the corporate management requirements and

as well as for improvements in business, some areas of improvement

have been identified. The specified improvements are named as

"VALUE DRIVERS". A committee identifies these value drivers with

the targets for the department. The value drivers are targets to be

achieved by each individual in the department as assigned by the

department head. The results shall be periodically reviewed by the

Head of the department.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Preparation of Formwork programme based on the overallconstruction programme

2. Finalization and coordination of shuttering scheme

3. Ensuring effective and proper utilization of shuttering and staging

materials


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4. Planning and allocation of materials / labour / plant and machinery

for formwork activities in coordination with concerned persons at

site

5. Educating sub-contractors on System Formwork

6. Making mock-up of various System Formwork

7. Periodical reconciliation of Formwork materials

8. Preparing S6 A schedule (Requirement / Release) and sending

the same to Regional office

9. Preparing stock statement of formwork materials both in units and

in numbers, with area of shuttering done category wise, plywood /

timber procured during the quarter / till date and productivity report10. Maintain close interaction with stores and site people for proper

accounting of materials

11. Despatch and receipt notes to be sent to Regional Office

12. Making of purchase requisition for plywood and timber after

thoroughly analyzing the number of repetitions

13. Receipts of plywood / formwork materials to be acknowledged

after quality checks to Regional Office on monthly basis

14. Arranging for painting of bracing's ends as per prescribed colour

code

15. 100 % materials reconciliation at the end of the job

16. Looking after pre-despatch maintenance

17. Ensuring that despatched materials are in usable condition.

Documents

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