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Document:
SP107
Date:
June 1, 1988
Author(s):
Editor: Ramon J. Cook
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
107
Abstract:
SP-107 When building a concrete structure, quality and economic efficiency go hand-in-hand. Substantial savings can be achieved by integrating the forming system into the total building process. Forming Economical Concrete Buildings has been especially prepared as an aid to both the designer and contractor. With the cost of formwork sometimes representing over half the cost of construction, it should be fully considered when selecting building designs, layouts, structural member sizes, and construction methods. A collection of 12 papers, Forming Economical Concrete Buildings, offers the reader a variety of ideas which can lead to substantial savings in formwork costs.
DOI:
10.14359/14140
SP107-12
M. Linetsky
Presents design and applications of machinery for on-site manufacture and erection of concrete wall panels and roof slabs to create single-story buildings. The precast components are produced and erected with trailer-mounted rotatable and lifting forms. The basic plant requires two or more technological cycles to erect a bay, while a modified version can build a single-room bay in one cycle. Sizes of the bays and design of the structures are intended to meet housing requirements in developing and industrialized countries. Due to the simplicity of the design, high productivity of the machinery and diversity of the product, the suggested forming system can be an effective craneless method of precast concrete construction.
10.14359/3386
SP107-11
K. C. Hover
The development of flexural cracking in beams and slabs is discussed with particular reference to the incidence of cracking caused by the removal of formwork and shoring. Flexural cracking is shown to be distinct from, and only indirectly related to, structural capacity. The resistance to cracking is directly related to the modulus of rupture of the concrete, which is likewise indirectly related to the more commonly known compressive or "cylinder" strength of the concrete. Resistance to cracking is shown to decrease sharply during periods in which the surface of the concrete is drying, such as the period of time immediately following the removal of forms.
10.14359/2912
SP107-02
L. E. Svab and W. T. Scott
Cast-in-place concrete one-way ribbed slab decks are undergoing an evaluation. Slab thickness established by fire rating requirements and considerations of minimizing formwork labor and maximizing material economy have dictated a departure from the use of traditional 20 and 30 in. wide joist forms. Wider joist forms are being increasingly used to answer these considerations. Wide module joist systems generally have 6 to 8 in. wide ribs at 5 to 6 ft centers with 4-« in. top slabs and are supported by wide beams. The ribs are designed as T-beams rather than joists. ACI 318-83 design requirements are not pinpointed for the evolved slab/joist-beam system. Presented is an attempt to interpret and apply ACI 318-83 design requirements together with detailing and design considerations that are unique to this framing system.
10.14359/2916
SP107-01
W. R. Anthony
This text moves from a macro view of the entire building process toward a micro view of the specific details, in an effort to maximize the value of a site-cast concrete building frame. It starts with an economic overview of the development process, including a budget analysis of a concrete framed building. A case is made for three basic principles that lead to constructability, allowing for efficiency during the construction of a site-cast concrete building from a formwork perspective. The text focuses on both horizontal and vertical design strategies, then attempts to integrate these concepts into a total project strategy using a 10-step approach. This paper stresses the need for teamwork. Teamwork is the key to achieving economy in the construction process, and good communications among all parties facilitates the team effort. The text is the product of a collaborative effort by the concrete construction division of a corporation. Their findings and recommendations were organized and integrated by the author. Additional resources are noted at the end of the article.
10.14359/3339
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