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04 - Formwork & Falsework Practice - OT - Reading

This document provides an introduction to formwork and falsework systems and practices. It outlines the objectives of teaching different formwork types, providing hands-on experience designing and building formworks, and understanding metal falsework design and construction issues. The learning outcomes are listed as understanding time of removal for falsework and formwork, necessary submissions before work commencement, screwing techniques, and formwork production practices. The training flow is outlined as e-lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and reflection sessions. Guidelines are provided on submissions, screwing techniques, and a hands-on group exercise to design, estimate, cut, and build a formwork.

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04 - Formwork & Falsework Practice - OT - Reading

This document provides an introduction to formwork and falsework systems and practices. It outlines the objectives of teaching different formwork types, providing hands-on experience designing and building formworks, and understanding metal falsework design and construction issues. The learning outcomes are listed as understanding time of removal for falsework and formwork, necessary submissions before work commencement, screwing techniques, and formwork production practices. The training flow is outlined as e-lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and reflection sessions. Guidelines are provided on submissions, screwing techniques, and a hands-on group exercise to design, estimate, cut, and build a formwork.

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Objectives

◼ To introduce different types of formwork


system and common site practices of
formwork construction
◼ To provide ‘hands-on’ experience for
students to design and fabricate formwork
for placing concrete.
◼ To appreciate different types of metal
falsework; and the critical issues in design
and construction of falsework in supporting
formworks

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Formwork & Falsework _ OT-04

BCS Stream

Website: - http://158.132.155.107/bcu/
Learning Outcome _ OT-04
After the end of this training lesson, you will be able to
know

◼ time of removal of Falsework and Formwork


◼ submissions before commencement of work
◼ screwing technique
◼ practices on production of formwork

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Training flow _ OT-04
◼ e_Lecture 80 minutes

◼ Demonstration 30 minutes
◼ Hands-on practice 50 minutes
◼ Reflection 20 minutes

Total: 180 minutes

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Removal of Falsework and
Formwork
https://www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_72/GS_2006Edition_VOLUME_2_
26Feb07.pdf
(CEDD, GS vol.2, Sec14, Page14.14&15, Clause14.35&36)

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Removal of Falsework and
Formwork
The formwork removing time is based on the actual concrete
strength developed strong enough for supporting the dead load of
the structure itself and the reasonable operating load added on it.

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Submissions before
commencement
https://www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_72/GS_2006Edition_VOLUME_2_26Feb07.
pdf
(CEDD, GS vol.2, Sec14, Page14.9, Clause14.21)

◼ (1) Particulars and samples of the proposed materials and methods of


construction for Class F4, F5, U5 and T finishes shall be submitted to the
Engineer as marked 'x' in Table 14.5. The same particulars shall be
submitted for other Classes of finish if required by the Engineer. Where
the sheathing is timber plywood, details of the method of identifying and
recording the number of uses to which the sheathing will be subjected to,
including the labour and equipment that are provided for carrying out
marking and recording, shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
◼ (2) The particulars and samples for formed finishes shall be submitted at
least 14 days before the relevant formwork, including formwork for trial
panels, is fabricated. The particulars and samples for unformed and
treated finishes shall be submitted at least 14 days before the relevant
element, including trial panels, is concreted.
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Screwing technique
When you start your group project in our workshop, nails and
screws are also ready for you. The screwing technique to be shown
as follow:

◼ Types of screws and when to use them


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=84&v=1GiYrFyNVUU&feature=
emb_logo
(01:00 to 13:44)

◼ How to drive a screw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=t0nv93Sazuw&feature=e
mb_logo
(00:00 to 02:20)

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Types of screws and when to use them

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How to drive a screw

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Training assignment
When start to screw in hardwood

Which tool(s) should be used?

To prevent?

◼ to use MS Word
◼ to submit the file to Blackboard for teacher’s
comment
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Hands on practice (exercise 3)
(for lesson 3 to 5)

◼ For production hands on practice and safety session of Group


Project, please refer to further notice from the PolyU
◼ You must bring your own Safety Shoes and Long Trousers along
to IC workshop for practice training

Continue…
In the workshop area:
◼ 1st: Please divided into several groups (about 5 per group)
◼ 2nd: Each group of you to take an Exercise Sheet
◼ 3rd: To design the formwork, estimate materials, cut materials
and fabricate the formwork

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