truFORM

Formwork
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 Trust truFORM
truFORM® is structural Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
specially manufactured for use in structural concrete formwork
applications. It is manufactured in a controlled process to meet
the requirements of AS/NZS 4357. Quality
control is independently audited and the
product quality certified by Engineered
Wood Products Association of Australasia.

Benefits
• Painted bright orange for product identification and moisture
resistance
• Easy length identification on site – ends are colour coded
by length
• Lighter and stronger than traditional timber alternatives
• Faster and easier to install – enhances productivity and reduces
forming costs
• Use results in an improved concrete finish – straight and true
• Product independently audited and quality certified by the EWPAA Length colour code
• Less than 0.3mg/l Formaldehyde (equivalent to Super E0) The ends of all truFORM pieces are colour coded for easy
emissions from the final product length identification.
• Sourced from managed plantation forests – available
Ends are colour coded by length
FSC ‘Chain of custody’ on request for Green Star credits
Yellow 2.4 White 4.2
Grey 3.0 Green 4.8
Suitable applications Purple 3.3 Black 5.4
• Formwork bearers and joists Red 3.6 Blue 6.0

• Soldiers and walers

Structural design
Use of publication The tabular data and standard designs provided in this
publication have been prepared in accordance with the
The tables and other technical data provided in this publication following Australian Design Standards: AS3610:1995
apply only for truFORM. The data provided for truFORM does not Formwork for Concrete. AS1720.1:2010 – Timber Structures using
apply to lookalike substitution products. Use of the truFORM design characteristic values determined in accordance with
data for substitution products may be unsafe or result in AS/NZS 4063.2:2010 Section 4. truFORM is manufactured,
unsatisfactory performance. tested and has characteristic values determined in accordance
with AS/NZS 4357:2005 Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber.
Specification
Veneer
truFORM product range
Section d x b (mm) Mass kg/m Pieces per pack
Species Radiata Pine
95 x 47 2.6 84
Thickness 3.5 mm
95 x 65 3.6 66
Joints Face scarf
130 x 77 5.8 40
Other scarf/butt
150 x 77 6.7 35
Adhesive Phenolic Selected lengths of 2.4 m to 6 m (in 600 mm increments)
Other lengths available on request
Bond Type A (Marine) A
 S/NZS 2098
and AS 2754
Density 580 kg/m3 approximately
Finish Arris’s removed
– (approx. 3 mm chamfer) painted orange
Branding truFORM
PAA and JAS-ANZ logos
Tolerances Depth -0 mm, +2 mm
Thickness -2 mm, +2 mm
2 Length -0, +10 mm
Spring < (L/1000)
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Joist Table for Forming Slab Soffits

JOIST SPACINGS (mm)

CONCRETE truFORM
SLAB SECTION 225 300 400 450 480 600 225 300 400 450 480 600
THICKNESS (mm)
(mm) MAXIMUM SINGLE SPAN (m) MAXIMUM MULTIPLE SPAN (m)

95 x 47 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.3 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.6

95 x 65 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.5 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.8
100
130 x 77 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 3.7 3.4 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.7

150 x 77 3.4 3.1 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.5 4.3 3.9 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.1

95 x 47 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.6

95 x 65 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.4 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.7
150
130 x 77 2.8 2.6 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.0 3.5 3.2 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.5

150 x 77 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.9

95 x 47 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.5

95 x 65 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.3 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7
200
130 x 77 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.1 1.9 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.6 2.4

150 x 77 3.1 2.8 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.2 3.8 3.5 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.8

95 x 47 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.3

95 x 65 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.2 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.5
300
130 x 77 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 3.1 2.8 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.2

150 x 77 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 3.6 3.2 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.6

95 x 47 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.2

95 x 65 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.4
400
130 x 77 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.7 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.1

150 x 77 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.0 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4

95 x 47 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.9 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1

95 x 65 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3
600
130 x 77 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.5 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.0 1.9

150 x 77 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.8 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.1

95 x 47 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.8 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.9

95 x 65 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1
1000
130 x 77 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.3 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.5

150 x 77 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.5 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 2.0 1.8

1. Design for the joist table presented above includes a 4 kPa allowance for stacked materials in accordance with AS 3610.
Where the stacked material load is reduced in accordance with AS 3610, then spans used may be larger than those given above - refer formwork designer.
2. In the preparation of the above table, deflections were limited to the greater of span/270 or 3 mm (Class 3 to AS 3610). Finish quality is however also dependant upon
combinations of sheeting, joist, bearer and support deformations and upon the accuracy of alignment in set-up. The use of the table should not therefore
be interpreted to necessarily guarantee the achievement of a Class 3 finish.
3. For multiple spans, the design has assumed (a) the most conservative of two or three span use, (b) all spans equally loaded, and (c) all spans equal.
4. truFORM used in accordance with the above table need not be provided with intermediate lateral restraint.
5. Span values may be interpolated for intermediate slab thicknesses.

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 Bearer Table for Forming Slab Soffits

BEARER SPACINGS (m)

CONCRETE
truFORM
SLAB 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400
SECTION
THICKNESS
(mm)
(mm) MAXIMUM SINGLE SPAN (m) MAXIMUM MULTIPLE SPAN (m)

95 x 65 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.9 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0

100 130 x 77 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.4

150 x 77 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.6 2.7 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6

95 x 65 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9

150 130 x 77 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.3

150 x 77 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.5 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.5

130 x 77 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.2 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3
200
150 x 77 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 2.4 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.4

130 x 77 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2
300
150 x 77 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.3

130 x 77 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1
400
150 x 77 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.2 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2

130 x 77 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9
600
150 x 77 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1

130 x 77 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.8 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7
1000
150 x 77 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.9

1. Design for the bearer table presented above includes a 4 kPa allowance for stacked materials in accordance with AS 3610.
Where the stacked material load is reduced in accordance with AS 3610, then spans used may be larger than those given above - refer formwork designer.
2. In the preparation of the above table, deflections were limited to the greater of span/270 or 3 mm (Class 3 to AS 3610). Finish quality is however also dependant upon
combinations of sheeting, joist, bearer and support deformations and upon the accuracy of alignment in set-up. The use of the table should not therefore
be interpreted to necessarily guarantee the achievement of a Class 3 finish.
3. For multiple spans, the design has assumed (a) the most conservative of two or three span use, (b) all spans equally loaded, and (c) all spans equal.
4. truFORM used in accordance with the above table need not be provided with intermediate lateral restraint.
5. Span values may be interpolated for intermediate slab thicknesses.

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Installation
Standard Vertical Forms
Up to 1.8 metres high
– Soldiers supporting formface
FORMFACE Soldier Spacing for walls up to 1.8m high
(SEE TABLE 1) SOLDIER JOISTS
SOLDIER SPACING 95 x 47 TRUFORM Table 1
(SEE TABLE 1) Soldier spacing (mm) 600 mm

300 360
17-15-7 (b) F11 F17/F14
17-24-7 F14 -
(Maximum unfactored Concrete Pressure 43 kPa)
Note: Plywood constructions to AS 6669:2007 1800 mm

WALER BEARERS 900 mm

2/95 X 47 TRUFORM
600 mm

TIE-RODS 300 mm
ØNt 50 kN
15 mm HT THRU TIE
ROD OR SIMILAR
SECTION
900 mm

TIE-ROD SPACING 600 mm

600 mm
– 1000 mm MAX. FOR WALERS
CONTINUOUS OVER 3 OR MORE
TIE-ROD SUPPORTS
300 MAXIMUM – 800 mm MAX. FOR WALERS SUPPORTED
300 mm
BY 2 TIE-RODS ONLY

1800 mm
General Notes for Standard Vertical Forms
900 mm
1. Specifications intended for achievement of Class 3 finish
2. D esigns based upon hydrostatic pressure distribution
1100 mm
3. Formface specifications assume plywood continuous over 3 or more
spans except where noted otherwise
4. Holes for tie bolts must not be bored through soldier or waler joists
300 mm
3000 mm

Up to 3.0 metres high SECTION

– Soldiers supporting formface FORMFACE Soldier Spacing for walls up to 3.0m high
(SEE TABLE 2)
Table 2
SOLDIER SPACING SOLDIER JOISTS 600 mm
300 mm MAX 95 x 47 TRUFORM Soldier spacing (mm) 1000 mm

300
17-15-7 (b) F17/F14
17-24-7 F17/F14
Face Grain Orientated Horizontally Only
WALER BEARERS - (Maximum unfactored Concrete Pressure 72 kPa) 300 mm
2/95 x 47 TRUFORM Note: Plywood constructions to AS 6669:2007
600 mm
1100 mm SECTION

3000 mm
1100 mm

TIE-RODS
ØNt 66 kN
15 mm HT THRU TIE
ROD OR SIMILAR

1000 mm

1000 mm TIE-ROD SPACING

– 750 mm MAX. FOR WALERS CONTINUOUS
OVER 3 OR MORE TIE-ROD SUPPORTS
– 700 mm MAX. FOR WALERS SUPPORTED
BY 2 TIE-RODS ONLY 300 mm
300 MAXIMUM
300 mm
SECTION

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 Standard Vertical Forms (cont)
2.8 to 3.9 metres high – Wales supporting formface

SOLDIER BEARER SPACING

850 mm MAXIMUM
FORMFACE Table 3
(SEE TABLE 3)
WALER JOIST OVERHANG Overall form Plywood Construction Code
300 mm MAXIMUM Height 'h' & Stress Grade
17-15-7 (b) F14
3.35 < h < 3.9m
17-24-7 F14
h < 3.35m 17-15-7 (b) F11
WALER JOISTS Face Grain Orientated Vertically only.
95 x 47 TRUFORM
CONTINUOUS OVER Plywood at top of form may be single span, supported by top
AT LEAST 3 SOLDIERS 2 walers or 2 span continuously supported by top 3 walers -
elsewhere ply must be continuous over 3 or more spans.
Note: Plywood constructions to AS 6669:2007
SOLDIER BEARERS
2/95 X 47 TRUFORM
CONTINUOUS

WALER JOIST
SPACING
(SEE SECTIONS) TIE-ROD
SPACING
(SEE SECTION)
OVERALL
HEIGHT
OF FORM 1 @ 300
‘H’ FOR REDUCED HEIGHTS

650 mm
DELETE/MOVE SHADED
ELEMENTS AS REQUIRED

TIE-RODS 1 @ 350
ØNt 80 kN
600 mm

15 mm HT THRU 4 @ 300
TIE ROD OR SIMILAR

900 mm
2 @ 300
1000 mm

3900 mm MAXIMUM
800 mm

4 @ 300 4 @ 300
General Notes for Standard Vertical Forms 3350 mm MAXIMUM

1. Specifications intended for achievement of Class 3 finish

2. D esigns based upon hydrostatic pressure distribution
3. Formface specifications assume plywood continuous over 3 or more
850 mm

spans except where noted otherwise

4. Holes for tie bolts must not be bored through soldier or waler joists
750 mm
700 mm

600 mm

5 @ 240 5 @ 240
200

200
mm

mm

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Trust edgeFORM
edgeFORM is manufactured from timber
veneers assembled in a predefined pattern
to be lighter, straighter and more uniform
than traditional alternatives.

Benefits
• Arrised and painted red for easy on-site
identification and moisture resistance
• Straight and true, lightweight and
versatile – faster to install than
traditional alternatives
• Sourced from managed
forests – available FSC ‘Chain
of Custody’ certified upon
request for Green Star credits
• Third party audited process
control for peace of mind

Suitable Applications
• Edge boards in concrete formwork
framing projects
• Boxing for residential slabs

Specification edgeFORM product range

Veneer Depth (mm) Width (mm) Pieces per pack
100 36 50
Species Radiata Pine/Douglas Fir 150 36 40
Thickness 3.5 mm 170 36 35
Joints Face scarf 200 36 30
Other scarf/butt 240 36 25
Adhesive Phenolic 300 36 20

Bond Type A (Marine) A

 S/NZS 2098 Lengths of 4.8 m or 6 m
and AS 2754
Density 580 kg/m3 approximately
Finish painted red
Branding edgeFORM
Tolerances Depth -0 mm, +2 mm
Thickness -2 mm, +2 mm
Length -0, +10 mm

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Trust our formwork solutions
Storage, handling and maintenance
For best durability and longest re-use potential of truFORM and edgeFORM:
• Store under cover in well ventilated area
• Handle and stack with care to avoid damage
• Stack flat clear of ground on at least three evenly spaced bearers
• Re-seal cut edges with acrylic paint
• Wet members (and sheets) should have spacers between layer to allow to dry out
All statements in this manual shall be read subject to the members being properly stored,
handled, installed, used and maintained as appropriate to each application in accordance
with this brochure, and subject to the governing codes of practice.

Forward thinking
Our timber products are a better environmental choice for building.
They’re natural, renewable and sustainable.
As Australia’s leading timber and engineered wood products supplier,
Carter Holt Harvey is committed to conserving the natural environment
and actively protecting Australia’s flora and fauna.
Carter Holt Harvey ensures that all timber is legally sourced from sustainably managed
forests. Production uses natural resources efficiently and actively minimises waste.

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© June 2012 ® Registered Trademarks of Carter Holt Harvey Wood Products Australia Pty Limited ABN 93 002 993 106. Date of Publication June 2012 iezziG141