CLASSIFICATION AND IMPORTANCE OF FORMWORK SYSTEM IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.

CLASSIFICATION OF FORMWORK

1. Based on applications

A) Vertical formwork - For foundation footings, columns, walls, and beam sides, etc.

B) Horizontal formwork - For slabs, beam soffits, etc.

2. Based on methodology and generic choice of materials

A) Conventional Formwork - Use of Natural materials plywood, timber, wooden ballies.

B) Mild Steel Formwork Panel systems

C) Aluminium Formwork System

D) Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRC) Formwork panels

IMPORTANCE OF FORMWORK

Following are the key reasons why formwork is important for any project

TIME MANAGEMENT - Good formwork systems help to minimize floor to floor construction cycle time, thereby achieving substantial indirect cost saving for the project.

SAFETY - Modern formwork systems provide designed solutions against all superimposed loads thereby ensuring structural safety. Also, they integrate proper access and working platform arrangements in the scheme to ensure workmen safety.

QUALITY - Surface finishing of any concrete is solely contributed by quality & type of formwork used. Superior surface finish imparted by Aluminum formwork; Tunnel form eliminates the need of plastering for any RCC surface.

PROJECT PLANNING - Proper knowledge of formwork management facilitates on-time mobilization & demobilization of formwork resources, effective set movements, minimize idling, maximize repetitions and minimize cost. It also helps in correct time & cost inputs for tendering process.

HUMAN RESOURCE - Formwork activities require specialized skill sets for all levels of personnel involved. Hence proper skill assessment, training & effectiveness tracking are continual mandatory needs to maximize labour productivity.

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - Substantial quantum of Formwork materials owned by any construction company fall under asset category and travels from one project to the next. Hence accounting, physical verification, loss mitigation needs to be practiced meticulously to avoid unnecessary substantial cost impacts.

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