Most people wonder what disposable formwork is when they first hear about it. It is a special reinforced concrete formwork system widely used in the construction industry. Its main purpose is single-use plastic formworks that allow easy pouring of reinforced concrete structures in the 15 to 300 cm height range.
Disposable Formwork and Radon Gas: A Historical Perspective
Disposable formwork has a long history as one of the fundamental building blocks of the construction sector. Cancer research conducted in Europe and America since the 1950s has identified that a radioactive gas called "Radon" accumulating in closed environments is a factor threatening human health.
Technical Details of Disposable Formwork
Disposable Formwork Systems consist of a series of materials and components specially designed to offer different advantages in construction projects:
- Dome: Made from polypropylene (PP), designed with a height of 15 cm
- Foot: Made from recycled polypropylene for Ø125 cm diameter PVC pipes
- Strip / Guide: Strips connecting feet perpendicularly
- Pipe / Column: Made from recycled PVC with Ø125 cm diameter, from 5cm to 300cm
Usage Areas
- Base Slab Formation
- Floor Formwork
- Filling Between Foundation Footings
- Parking Ramps
- Filling Around Pools
- Elevator / Staircase Hall Filling
- Subbase Construction
- Landscape Filling and Roof Gardens
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