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7ST09 Formwork & Scaffolding

Objective:

To impart information, knowledge about the design parameters, load tests, patented systems of formwork and scaffolding and introduction to relevant I S specifications.

To impart information, knowledge of specialized methods of formwork and scaffolding used in the construction of specialized structures.

 

Course Contents:

  1. Design parameters: Loads & pressures, vertical loads, shoring loads in multistory structures, lateral pressure of fresh concrete, lateral loads, other loads, combined effect of loads.

  2. Load tests: Types of tests, precautions, analysis of test results.

  3. Permissible stresses: In deflection, bending, shear, & bearing

  4. Study of patented system of formwork & scaffolding: Modular System and Components.

  5. Introduction to relevant IS specification

  6. Design of formwork systems: Design criteria, wall, slab, beams, form design, ties, anchors, hangers, column form design shoring and scaffolding, bracing for lateral loads, camber & adjustment for settlement.

  7. Study of slip form method, jump form method, and hydraulically self climbing jump form method

  8. Study erecting and dismantling formwork for special structures: Such as RCC column and beams, suspended floor slabs at height and of abnormal thickness, equipment foundation, bridge girders and deck slabs, elevated reservoirs, chimneystacks, cooling towers, storage silos, hoppers.

  9. Design principles: Moulds of Precast concrete elements.

  10. Design principles: Fixtures, fasteners and embedment.

  11. Application of IS specifications for formwork scaffolding & mode of measurements:

  12. Formwork failures & safety aspects

Reference Books:

    1. Formwork for concrete - By M. K. Hurd

    2. Design of formwork and construction of formwork for concrete structures – By A. Wynn

    3. False work and access scaffolds in tubular steel- By Renold Brand

    4. Form work - By Note Book J.

    5. Form work for concrete structure - By Peurifoy

    6. Formwork concrete - By C. Austin

 

Evaluation:

Internal 60 %

    (Class assignments/tutorials, Class attendance, Tests, Class interactions, and any laboratory work if required
    etc.)

Final 40 %

    (Exam, Jury, Term Paper etc.)