DESIGN OF FORMWORK AND SCAFFOLDING (BCV613B)

DESIGN OF FORMWORK AND SCAFFOLDING

Course Code BCV613B 
CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L: T:P: S) 3:0:0:0 
SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 
Total Marks 100
Credits 03 
Exam Hours 3
Examination type (SEE) Theory

Module-1

Introduction to Formwork

Classification, benefits, objectives, areas of competitiveness, selection of Formwork, formwork materials, accessories and consumables, application of Tools. Formwork for Foundation, Wall, Columns, Slab and Beam. Conventional drawings. Vertical Application of Conventional Foundation Formwork, Formwork components, Components, assembly and de-shuttering of formwork System, Flex System, Heavy Duty Tower System, safety of work, Formwork for stairs, Load Bearing Tower.

Module-2

Planning and Design of formwork

Formwork planning and monitoring, basics of formwork design, design assumptions and design methods. Design of wall formwork, slab formwork and checks. Formwork drawing Concept and Preparation Guidelines, BOQ Calculation and Checklist.

Module-3

Formwork cost estimation and optimization

Schedule of formwork, Mobilization distribution, BOQ, Quantity Calculation, Cost optimization

Module-4

Modular and Special formwork, scaffolding

Modular and Special formwork: Advantages and Limitations, Shuttering and de-shuttering, applications, Aluminium formwork - Drawings & Components, Activities, High rise construction, Table lifting system. Scaffolding: Modular scaffold Installation sequence, Tie and material specification, Ladder safety, Loading Classification, application, Components of L&T Modular Scaffolding system, Access scaffold Do's and Don’ts. Innovation and Global practices.

Module-5

Formwork building and erection, Formwork Failures

Formwork assembly for Wall & Column Panels, Equipment and Layout, Plant and Machinery, Formwork erection and safety, Inspection and Corrections, Plant and Machinery, Code and Contractual Requirements. Formwork Failures: Causes, design deficiency, safety in formwork, prevention of formwork failures.

Suggested Learning Resources:

Books

1. Jha, K.N., Formwork for Concrete Structures, First Edition, McGraw Hill. 2012

2. Robert L. Peurifoy and Garold D. Oberiender, Formwork for Concrete Structures, McGraw-Hill, 1996.

3. IS 14687 -Guidelines for falsework for concrete structures

4. Concrete pressure on formwork (R108D) - CIRIA

5. IS 456: Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice