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Permanent Formwork

Formwork that is left in place after the concrete is set. Examples are metal pan systems like "Bondek" that simply the forming of suspended slabs and because of their thickness and keying into the concrete also contribute to the strength of the slab, reducing rebar costs.

Formwork that remains a permanent feature of the building can be cheaper and or have a higher standard of finish than conventional formwork.

The suspended slab in the photo above has been formed by using a proprietary product made our of heavy gauged galvanised steel sheeting roll formed with dovetail like keys that bond it fully into the concrete slab. Using a product like this is very convenient and cost effective.

• In the case above the sheets would be cut to size and dropped inside the already constructed MS angle perimeter beam.
• A single timber bearer and row of steel props are all the extra support required.
• The thickness of the steel formwork varies, but in all cases it adds to the strength of the finished job. When this happens it is known as Participating Formwork. Reductions can be made the the thickness (cost) of the reinforcing mesh used in the slab.

The column at the right has been formed using machine rolled air conditioning ducting. These can be made to different diameters.

Other examples like this are circular column forms made out of concrete pipes, or PVC pipes.

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