What is a formwork?

Formwork is a building structure that sets the shape and spatial position of reinforced concrete structures.

Walls, floors, foundations, columns, elevator shafts in monolithic construction are created using formwork.

Formwork is an element that is a prefabricated form into which the concrete mixture will be poured.

Formwork is installed directly on the construction site.

What advantages does formwork provide?

• The ability to create unique reinforced concrete structures,
• accuracy and compliance with the construction project,
• speed of construction,
• reduction in labor costs.

What does formwork set for a concrete structure?

• Spatial position,
• Dimensions,
• Shape,
• Surface roughness.

What materials is formwork made of?

• Steel,
• Aluminum,
• Wood,
• Plywood,
• Plastic,
• Cardboard,
• Styrofoam, etc.

Formwork that limits the volume for pouring concrete can be:

• removable,
• non-removable.

Removable formwork is removed after the concrete has hardened. Dismantling the formwork is called stripping. Non-removable formwork remains after the concrete mixture has hardened and becomes part of the structure.

Classification of formwork by design:

• panel,
• beam-girder,
• tunnel.

Panel formwork is used to erect walls. The formwork panel is a plywood panel fixed to a metal frame.

Panels can be connected to each other to obtain large-sized formwork. The vertical formwork (panel) is reinforced with inclined struts to ensure stability.

Beam formwork consists of the main elements:

• wooden I-beams with end caps,
• plywood panels,
• cross beams,
• braces,
• fasteners.

For installation of beam-girder formwork, the beams are installed with the required pitch, fastened to each other and to the slab that will be in contact with the concrete solution.

Tunnel formwork consists of a vertical and horizontal panel, which are half-sections. Thanks to such formwork, walls and floors are cast at the same time.

By purpose, formwork is classified into:

• Wall formwork,
• Floor formwork,
• Column formwork,
• Elevator shaft formwork.

Virastar is a formwork manufacturer. The horizontal formwork presented in our online store is made of high-quality materials. You can buy formwork racks, tripods, crowns, etc. The quality of the products is confirmed by DSTU conformity certificates.

You can buy formwork from us with inexpensive delivery.

Call us or write us an email if you have questions about formwork!

We suggest you read the article "Procedure for installing horizontal formwork."