Formwork Blog

Letterbox Grouting Formwork

formworker — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:41:01 +0000

Here is a few Letterbox Grouting Formwork examples.

The letterbox is the opening which allows self leveling concrete grouting compounds such as Renderoc LA55 to flow into a hole in the side of a concrete structure which needs to be filled. The forms are fixed to the concrete structure and sealed with silicone sealer to prevent the grout from leaking out.

6 South Road Superway Construction Sunrise Photos

formworker — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:49:06 +0000

Here are 6 recent South Road Superway construction sunrise photos.

2920 Tonne Concrete See Saw at South Road Superway

formworker — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:02:23 +0000

Check this 2920 Tonne Concrete See Saw sitting on top of just one concrete pier at South Road Superway project in Adelaide.

The see saw is made up of 36 x 72 tonne Precast concrete segments and 4 x 82 tonne precast concrete segments all sitting on just one concrete pier.

The 2920 tonnes does not count the two heavy cranes (Light and Lofty) which travel and traverse along the top of the see saw, not to mention the other construction materials.

Road Barrier Formwork

formworker — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:06:55 +0000

This formwork was used to make a concrete road barrier. The road barrier was designed to create a smooth entry for heavy haulage mining trucks before they enter the weigh bridge.

Tip: Before cutting the services pipes into the formwork, use a laser level to check the RL of the pipe trench. If the pipes are in a trench which is too low or too high, it can be difficult or even impossible to cast the pipes into the formwork at the correct RL.

If the pipes are in fact at the wrong RL, and engineers are unable to approve a new depth, then the trench will have to be fixed.

There is no need however to check the RL of the pipe trench if the pipes are not already in the trench and all you have to do is cast some short pipes which will be joined up later.

Using Fibreglass Pins To Define The Edge Of Concrete

formworker — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:07:49 +0000

Here’s some photos of using Fibreglass Pins to define the edge of concrete. The reason we are not supposed to use steel pins is because the pins are at the surface of the concrete which means they will eventually rust. This is why Fibreglass pins are used instead.

These Fibreglass “Location” Pins are made from 10mm Fibreglass Rod. Simply cut the rod into lengths of about 100mm. You should drill a 10mm round hole which will ensure a snug fit after you bash them in. Make sure the drill does not slip over the line or the concrete line will not be straight.

Column Base Plate Grouting Formwork

formworker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:44:48 +0000

A quick and easy way to form up hundreds of column base plates is with this fast and easy metal formwork. Column Base Plate Grouting takes place whenever a steel column is bolted to the top of a pedestal or concrete slab.

Grout will leak from even the most tiny holes, so silicon sealer is used to secure the Grouting Formwork into position which prevents all leaks.

Bogged – Don’t Do This to the Boss’s Ute

formworker — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:18:12 +0000

Don’t borrow the boss’s use and get bogged

Concrete Slab Formwork for Rail Track

formworker — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:57:00 +0000

Here is a 400mm thick Concrete Slab Formwork to be used for a temporary rail track. The rail track were used to traverse the big crane which picks up and places the huge Ball Mills at Sino Iron Ore Project.

The Rail Track was removed and the Slab demolished after the crane passed through. There is 6 Ball Mills so this process was done several times.

The South Road Construction Clown

formworker — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:50:38 +0000

Yes it’s raining at the South Road construction site and the blokes are unable to access the job site. some are inside playing cards, others are surfing the web on their smart phones, and Gary is blowing up a surgical glove.

South Road Superway 3D Simulation

formworker — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:21:10 +0000

Here is a 3D Simulation of what the South Road Superway will look like when it is completed.

South Road Superway Video

The South Road Superway is a cool elevated road structure, the first of it’s kind for Adelaide.