Formwork (Shuttering) For Different Structural Members -Beams, Slabs, Columns, Footings

Formwork (shuttering) in the construction is mainly the mold for forming the structure so that the fresh concrete will be poured for hardening the building structure. Normally, the types of formwork construction will vary based on the formwork materials used along with the structural element.

Formworks are mainly named as the type of structural member the construction that includes formwork for the beam formwork, slab while the column formwork will be used in the beams as well as columns, respectively.

Why Is Formwork Important?

Formwork (Shuttering) is most important for the concrete construction of a building. Mainly, the construction involves the expenditure of about 20 to 25% of the cost. With the use of temporary structures, it is a much more efficient option for gaining more economical. Removing formwork is called the Stripping, and the Stripped formwork is reused.

Normally, the Reusable forms mainly called the panel forms, while the non-usable forms are called the stationary forms. Mainly, the formwork company offers the structuring or formwork in many different sizes and shapes suitable for the building construction. Different types of materials used in the formworks are

•       Timber
•       Steel
•       Aluminum
•        Plastic

Various types of shuttering used in the civil construction industry:

Wall Formwork:

Normally, the Wall Formwork is Formwork products used for concreting RCC wall or shear, wing walls, as well as basement RCC walls. The Wall shuttering is mainly made with vertically arranged upright timbers for the plywood sheeting boards.

Beam Formwork:

For every building RCC formwork structure, the Beam is considered as the most important. The Beam formwork mainly has been prefabricated formwork, such as the side sheeting and sheeting bottom panels. Individual parts of the form-work are manufactured along with beam size.

Foundation Formwork:

Foundation formworks are mainly designed with foundation type. These kinds of shutters are designed with a foundation based on the footing, combined footing, and raft.