Most building contractors have a complete line of complete formwork systems to suit concrete forming in a variety of environments and requirements. One-sided wall formwork is one that is often used. Sometimes builders encounter walls that are thicker than the length of the anchors, or where traditional formwork cannot be used in a construction site space. At this time, single-sided support formwork becomes a good choice.
Benefits of single-sided wall formwork
The Single Side Formwork is a system used in Metro station, retaining wall, curtains, Dam, Pier, guy anchor ,tunnel, underground car park/workshop and rebuilt areas,with single sided mold space problem. Concrete pressure is met by the struts, horizontal belts and permanent anchors. Thus, tie-rod and opposite wall panel is not required.
As the single-sided formwork elements are connected to each other, they can be transported by means of a crane. Wall formwork is climbed unilaterally with climbing consoles. The formwork can move backward entirety, which will be convenient for dismantle. The formwork can be adjusted horizontally or vertically as request. The formwork can prop to the finished concrete tightly to avoid offset or leakage.
When using a single wall formwork system, there is no need to worry about the integrity of the concrete structure. All the forces experienced by the support anchors are transferred to the ground, which can withstand the enormous weight of unset concrete. Single-sided wall formwork has the ability to support itself without height restrictions.
Application of single-sided formwork
In slope construction, single-sided formwork can be used as a retaining wall. Dam construction also benefits from single-sided formwork because the thickness of the walls far exceeds the length of the tie rods. Single-sided formwork is also used in the construction of large columns.
