Formwork
This collection of images shows various stages of formwork I've been involved with.
The first image shows formwork for the elevator core walls. A void is left open for the doors and the overhead concrete will be held up by screw-jacks until the concrete dries. A significant amount of rebar has been used here. On the back side, my partner and I have blocked-out a service door for elevator 1 by ripping 2x10s down to a real 8". Lastly, we have placed cable guides inside the forms for the Elevator Technicians to use at time of install.
The second image depicts the adjustable bracing used to support the Quick-form panels and the 2x10 header extensions to achieve taller ceiling heights.
Image 3 shows joisting complete with the sub-floor going down. Some of the QuickForm panels have been stripped in the hallway. This is the top floor of the building and it has taller ceiling heights, as such we had fabricate 2'x8' custom forms and placed our QuickForm panels on top of them to achieve the ceiling heights specified by the Architect.
The final image also shows the 6th floor walls being formed which as mentioned previously, required some extra work. There were almost no blow-outs aside from a couple of failed H-clips along the top of the panels holding our sloped 2x12's.
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Confidential Employer
1.09.2022
Anyone that tells you formwork is an easy day probably hasn't done much of it.
Personally, I do like formwork due to the teamwork aspect. Everyone on site feels involved, works hard and goes home tired with a sense of accomplishment. Employers tend to recognize the hard work involved after a successful pour as well.
The days race by and you end up in fantastic shape by the end of the project. You also have the pleasure of knowing you've built something that is going to stand for decades.