Formworks have always been an integral part of the construction industry. Centuries ago, timber formworks used to be the only alternative. Over time, as science and technology progressed, formwork alternatives became varied in terms of materials, shape, and purposes.
Of all the concrete shuttering varieties, of late, the table formworks remain one of the most popular choices. With the global population and migration towards urban centres soaring with each passing day, the stress on the construction domain will rise in the future.
To support the ever-expanding construction works, construction houses use a variety of formworks. Table formworks refer to a framework structure of vertical and horizontal supports. The entire structure looks more like a table from which it got its name.
When workers pour concrete into the formwork, the dual support system maintains the stability of the entire frame. For high-rise structures, large projects, and repetitive structures, table forms have become essential. Here is a brief idea about these special formworks that make faster completion of construction works possible.
Table Formwork Components
The following list contains the primary components of table formwork.
- Table-top: It is the horizontal surface where workers pour the concrete.
- Supporting Structure: This includes steel or aluminium-made vertical supports for holding up the tabletop.
- Shoring Systems: These are the vertical supports for transferring the weight to the ground from the tabletop.
- Lateral Restraints: Horizontal supports or bracing that keeps the formwork system from moving laterally.
- Accessories: Various accessories include clamps, connectors, and fastening mechanisms for connecting and securing the various components.
- Formwork Release Agents: Substances used to keep the concrete from getting stuck to the formwork surface.
- Safety Features: Access ladders, guardrails, etc., make the working environment safer for construction workers.
- Casting Sections (Moulds): These are useful for shaping slabs, beams, etc.
For constructing concrete slabs, these components remain instrumental and integral.
Types of Table Formworks
Construction sites use table formworks for different purposes. Some varieties remain ideal for constructing horizontal surfaces while some are perfect for tall buildings. Based on the different requirements of modern-day construction, table formworks can be of the following types.
- Slab Formwork
- Flying Table Formwork
- Luffing Table Formwork
- Trolley Formworks
- System Table Formwork
- Grid Formworks
- Adjustable Table Formwork
Uses of Table Formwork
Here are a few constructions in which table formworks find extensive application.
- Slab Construction
- Bridge Decks Construction
- High-rise Buildings construction
- Tunnels & Underground Structures Construction
- Construction of Industrial Facilities
- Commercial & Residential Buildings construction
- Construction of parking structures
Benefits of Using Table Formworks
- Table formworks are ideal for large projects that make repetitive structures
- These formworks offer the construction sites a safer working environment
- Integration of table formworks makes the entire construction process streamlined and the projects get over faster.
- Modular formworks are lightweight, easy to install and remove and produce minimum waste.
Finally, no matter if it is about making a slab and beam of a structure or erecting a tall high-rise building, table formworks can be equally useful for all modern structures.
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