Know Your Concrete Formwork
Several years ago, concrete technology did not have all of the wonderful advancements we have today. Today we have high performance concrete that has additives to increase strength and overall performance. Not to mention, the current preferred method of delivery is pumping concrete into place. Back when our Dads were pouring concrete, they didn’t have to worry so much about concrete pressure on their formwork.
If you are a project manager, superintendent or working around concrete formwork you should be aware of these important factors to avoid overloading your concrete forms:
- Know the capacity of the concrete formwork system you are using.
- Know the capacity of the delivery system you are using – concrete pump, bucket, etc.
- Be aware of the additives used in your concrete mix.
- Be aware of the concrete mix properties.
- Know the temperature of your concrete.
- Know the concrete placement rate your formwork is able to withstand.
As you can see, there are many factors to consider. If your placement rate is faster than the formwork is rated, you may want to adjust your concrete temperature, additives or formwork system to ensure your concrete pour is safe. If you have a need for concrete formwork, you can see the available forms we have for sale here. In addition, we’d be happy to help you sell your used concrete formwork here. If you have any questions or would like additional information please call us at 1-800-541-7998 or email sales@eiffeltrading.com
Cheers,
Andrew
Andrew Norman is one of the co-founders of Eiffel Trading. His background is in Heavy-Civil and Marine Construction in Project Management and Procurement. He has worked on many projects pouring thousands of yards of concrete with EFCO, DOKA and SYMONS concrete formwork.