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Form, Scaffolding and Staging

Forms
The structural members of a building are built-up into its desired shapes and dimensions
through the use of form. Form is a temporary boarding, sheathing or pan used to produce the
desired shape and size of concrete.
Forms must be simple and economically designed in such a manner that they are easily
removed and reassembled without a damage to themselves or to the concrete
Greasing of Forms
Forms are constantly greased before its use. The purpose of greasing the form is to make
the wood waterproof preventing the absorption of water in the concrete which causes swelling and
warping. Greasing of forms also prevent the adherence of concreter into the pores of the wood.

Crude oil is the most economical and satisfactory materials for this purpose. The crude
oil is mixed with no. 40 motor oil to a proportion of 1:3 mixtures of with varying viscosity
depending upon the temperature condition

A thicker mixture is recommended on warm weather condition. However, greasing of


forms should not be allowed after the steel bars have been set to its position. Metal forms also
need oil application to prevent rust formation
Plywood as Construction Form
Plywood is a versatile construction material used as wall partitions, cabinets, and
furniture. Plywood is also utilized in boat building as well as forms for reinforced concrete
constructions

Continuous Rib Type Stud Type


Formula in Finding the Materials for
Square and Rectangular Column Forms
𝑷 = 𝟐 𝒂 + 𝒃 + 𝟎. 𝟐𝟎
Where: P = lateral perimeter of the column
a = shorter side of the column
b = longer side of the columns
0.20 = constant value for the lapping of form joints
1. Multiply P by height of one column times the number of columns to get the total area
of the form
2. Divide the total area found by 2.88 to get the number of plywood
3. Multiply the number of plywood by 29.67 to get the board foot of frame required
Example:
Six concrete posts at 4.0 meter high with a uniform cross-sectional dimensions f 0.30 x
0.30 m. specify the use of 6 mm (1/4”) marine plywood on a 2” x 2” wood frame. List
down the materials required using a continuous rib type of form

SOLUTION

A. Solving for the plywood form


1. Find the lateral perimeter of one column using the
formula:
P = 2 (a + b) + 0.20
P = 2 (0.30 + 0.30) + 0.20
P = 1.40m

2. Multiply P by the column height and the numbers of


columns to find the total area of the forms.

A = 1.40 x 4.00 x 6 columns


A = 33.6 square meters

3. Divide this area by 2.88, the area of one plywood


form to get the number of plywood required

33.6
No. of plywood: = 11.7 say 12 pcs
2.88
Example:
Six concrete posts at 4.0 meter high with a uniform cross-sectional dimensions of 0.30 x
0.30 m. specify the use of 6 mm (1/4”) marine plywood on a 2” x 2” wood frame. List
down the materials required using a continuous rib type of form

SOLUTION

Order: 12 pcs 1.20 x 2.40 (4’ x 8’) plywood


356 bd ft 2” x 2” lumber
Forms of Beam and Girder
Form of beam and girder are made of only three parts; one bottom for and two
side forms. They are made of either metal or plywood materials supported by galvanized
pipe staging or wooden lumber of varying sizes from 2” x 2” to 2” x 3” frames. When
coconut lumber is used, a bigger size from 2” x 3” to 2” x 4” are used.

Wooden forms are rigidly supported with sufficient vertical and diagonal bracing
to carry the heavy load of concrete weighing approximately 65 kilograms per cubic foot

The ease of dismantling is the primary consideration in the assembling of forms.


The freedom from pain and difficulty in removing the form depends on how it was
fastened.
Formula in Finding the Materials for
Beams and Girder Forms
𝑷 = 𝟐 𝒅 + 𝒃 + 𝟎. 𝟏𝟎
Where: P = perimeter of two sides form
d = the two side forms
b = the bottom form
0.10 = constant value for the lapping of form
1. Multiply P by the length and number of beams to get the total area of the forms
2. Divide the total area found by 2.88 to get the number of plywood
3. Multiply the number of plywood by 22 to get the board foot of frame required.
Example:
Ten concrete beams with cross sectional dimensions of 0.30 by 0.60 meter has a uniform
clear span of 4.50 meters. Using ¼” 4’ x 8’ plywood form on 2” x 2” lumber frame. List down
the material required.
Example:
Ten concrete beams with cross sectional dimensions of 0.30 by 0.60 meter has a
uniform clear span of 4.50 meters. Using ¼” 4’ x 8’ plywood form on 2” x 2” lumber
frame. List down the material required.

SOLUTION

Order:
25 pcs ¼” x 4’ x 8’ plywood form
550 bd ft 2” x 2” lumber
Seatwork
A wall partition measures 5.80 meters long by 4.00 meters high specify 2” x 3” wood studs
spaced at 60 centimeter for vertical and 40 centimeters for horizontal center to center
distance. Find the number of board foot required (by direct and area method)

2” x 3” at 0.60m o.c. vertical studs 4.50 m


2” x 3” @ 0.40m o.c.
Horizontal studs

4.0 m

2.80 m

5.80 m

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