The 2010 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner with the first match kicking off in less than two years. During the event, all eyes will literally be on South Africa when the immense influx of football fans, tourists, world leaders and news reporters will paint a picture of South Africa’s capabilities to the rest of the world.
Major cities such as Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth are already showing the signs that the world’s most popular sports tournament is coming. This is without doubt the biggest event to be hosted by South Africa, and the incredible transformations taking place in these cities are a testament as to how important a successful execution of the tournament is for South Africa.
South Africa is rising to the challenge admirably by using construction and formwork for building state-of-the-art sports complexes and stadiums, upgrading major airports, revamping major cities, overhauling the transport system through the creation of the Gautrain and extending freeway sizes along with fixing roads and existing public transport systems. With the incredible formwork and construction happening in South Africa right now, by 2010, the country will be able to host a highly successful World Cup tournament and illustrate to millions of people around the world what a capable and incredible country South Africa is.
Sports Stadiums
Five brand new stadiums are under construction for the FIFA 2010 World Cup including Green Point Stadium (the previous Green Point Stadium was demolished in 2007), the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex, the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (which, when complete, will be the fastest constructed sports stadium in the world) and the King Senzangakhona Stadium in Durban.
Other stadiums include the Soccer City Stadium and Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria and the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Rustenburg. These stadiums each require huge construction processes and would not be able to be completed without formwork. With the use of formwork, construction companies are able to create magnificent and world-class stadiums, for example, the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga has been designed to mix modern architecture with trusted formwork and construction techniques.
18 concrete and steel giraffe structures provide supports for the steel roof to the stadium which will have used 50000 cubic meters of poured concrete, 6000 tons of steel, 90000 cubic meters of formwork concrete slabs used to create retaining walls and sheer walls to raise the Mbombela Stadium from the ground.
The Green Point Stadium in Cape Town will have made use of 130000 cubic meters of concrete, 390000 square meters of formwork, 12000 tons of reinforcing steel, six million bricks and a steel cable tensioned glazed roof.
The Gautrain
The Gautrain is an underground railway system under construction in Johannesburg to help ease the pressure on public transport during the tournament and to help traffic flow in the city. The planned route of the train is run between four main stations – Johannesburg, Sandton, Tshwane and OR Tambo Airport and also to additional stations – Rosebank, Marlboro, Midrand, Centurion, Hatfield and Rhodesfield.
Formwork is a major part of the Gautrain construction as the entire railway runs underground and requires underground boring and high strength supporting walls. There are already 783 precast segments manufactured for lining the tunnel. In Midrand there is a precast yard which is capable of pouring 120 cubic meters of concrete per hour. Various bridges along the railway are under construction, requiring the use of M-Beam Formwork which is transported via trucks to the sites where the bridges are under construction.
Roads and Infrastructure
Because of the influx of people expected for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the need for reliable infrastructure and transportation has increased greatly. With so many tourists expected to flock to South Africa during the tournament, the road system in the country is receiving a major upgrade. For example, the eThekwini (Durban) municipality is upgrading the Western Freeway. As it is one of the country’s busiest roads and would have been unable to cope with the heavy traffic expected during the World Cup tournament in terms of traffic flow and the road strength.
To ease congestion, both directions of the freeway are being extended to house additional lanes, making the freeway a four or five lane structure. Formwork is especially important when freeway bridges are under construction due to the difficult nature of constructing such heavy structures at a height. Formwork can be pre-cast and driven in or completed by scaffolding formwork.
City and Buildings
Many city centres in South Africa have suffered tremendous neglect as crime levels in the CBDs have kept the areas unpopular and unmaintained. With the forthcoming FIFA World Cup, major overhauls of the cities in South Africa are underway to create an attractive and memorable experience for everyone involved in the World Cup tournament.
In Johannesburg, the NASREC Expo Centre is currently being renovated for use as the media centre during the tournament with the outside areas already becoming more aesthetic with paved pathways. The CBD in Cape Town is seeing many benefits from the renovations happening in the centre – many old buildings are being returned into their former glory with careful renovations whilst the V&A Waterfront has just been extended.
The construction on the Waterfront has included a major emphasis on parking but also on increasing the size of the extremely popular building to include more shops, restaurants and activities for the influx of tourists. All of the major cities in South Africa are experiencing such renovations, increasing the attractiveness of South Africa to the foreigners who will visit the country during the famous tournament.
Formwork has been a major contributor to the construction efforts underway in South Africa. Using formwork, the country is producing first-rate sports stadiums, superior infrastructure, renovated, new and stylish buildings, better transport systems and generally, a modern, world-class destination. Through formwork, South Africa has the potential to prove to the world just how capable the country is of hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup successfully.
Cape Formwork Contractors (CFC) is a contractor based in Cape Town offering formwork and other construction services and is fully compliant with the OHS Act and SANS 10085.
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Concrete formwork is the use of support structures and moulds to create structures out of concrete which is poured into the moulds.
There are many different types of formwork used in construction, usually differing according to what the building requirements and challenges are. Formwork is used by creating moulds out of wood, steel, aluminium or prefabricated forms into which the concrete is poured. This is then allowed to harden and set after which it is stripped, or in the case of stay-in-place formwork it is left as part of the structure.
Formwork allows contractors to cast and construct the main parts of a building which are required to be strong and support the structure such as floors and walls, as well as smaller parts of a building such as stairs relatively quickly.
Types of Formwork
There are many different types of concrete formwork used in construction. Traditional timber formwork uses timber and plywood to form the moulds for pouring. This method is cheaper than other methods, yet not as effective because wood is not as strong as metal or steel. However, on complicated sections of buildings which need great attention to detail, timber formwork is still widely used.
Engineered formwork systems use prefabricated moulds made from a metal frame, usually either steel or aluminium. Engineered formwork is much cheaper and quicker to use than traditional formwork. The frames are extremely strong and rarely need replacing, reducing costs. Due to the formwork systems being engineered, their construction is faster and requires less manpower, again saving money. Simple structures can be built with re-usable plastic formwork systems (a type of engineered formwork), which consist of strong, lightweight, interlocking systems.
Stay–in-place formwork is used generally for the supporting parts of a structure. This type of formwork consists of insulating concrete forms which are filled with reinforced concrete and once set, are left in place.
About Concrete
In construction formwork, concrete is used to pour into the formwork systems to create structures or parts thereof. Concrete is made of cement mixed with other substances such as limestone, granite, gavel and sand and mixed with water to form a mixture. After water has been added, the mixture undergoes hydration which is the reaction between the cement and water that leads to the hard substance of concrete which is then used for construction.
When concrete is mixed, the success and quality of the concrete in structures is known as workability. Concrete can be made to different qualities depending on the amount of water, the type of water, the shape of the mould, how long the cement has been hydrating for and amount and type of cement contained in the mixture. The quality of the cement is reduced if too much water is included, causing the cement to separate from the other substances which make up the concrete mixture.
Concrete can crack, which was problematic for constructions throughout history as they ran the risk of collapse. Today reinforced concrete is used which is a much stronger substance and rarely cracks. When concrete is reinforced, it is filled with metal rods and reinforcing bars with other materials such as glass and plastic fibre.
Concrete formwork is widely used in present day construction. With the many different types of formwork available, any building project is more easily achievable because different methods can be used to achieve the desired result. When reinforced, concrete is a virtually indestructible material, perfect for major construction work, as well as small, detailed and complex structures.
Cape Formwork Contractors (CFC) is a scaffolding and formwork contracting company, providing high quality concrete formwork services for construction which are safe and reliable, whether dealing with simple or complex structures.
The Mother City is undergoing major upgrades in terms of buildings and infrastructure in preparation for the 2010 World Cup. This has put formwork contractors in Cape Town in high demand for their formwork skills and expertise.
Formwork involves pouring cement into moulds to create large concrete slabs and sections which form parts of a structure. These are strengthened by reinforcement through steel pins which are added to the concrete before it sets. Various types of formwork offer different results: some is stripped away after the concrete has set; some is left in place and set within the concrete.
The use of formwork in construction is vital to the successful completion and stability of many structures. With the use of formwork, many feats of construction have been achieved which would previously have been inconceivable and impossible.
How formwork originated
Formwork originated in the Roman era, when concrete and formwork were used to build superstructures such as the Colosseum. Since then, many famous architectural wonders have been erected all over the world, providing many examples of the incredible structures which are possible through the use of formwork. The Pantheon Rotunda Dome is another excellent example of formwork built during Roman times. This dome was created using concrete slabs formed in a coffer (a type of mould for concrete), creating sunken slabs with which to build the dome.
Types of formwork
There are different types of formwork available to suit different structural requirements in construction, most of which use scaffolding systems to support the moulds as they are filled with concrete. The most common types of formwork used are timber formwork, engineered formwork, re-usable plastic formwork or stay-in-place formwork.
Timber formwork uses timber to create the moulds into which the cement is poured. Once the cement has been reinforced and then allowed to set, the timber is broken away leaving a solid slab of concrete in the shape required for building. Timber formwork is a common choice amongst contractors.
Engineered formwork uses moulds for concrete which have been made from engineered, metal frames, allowing greater precision and accuracy when creating forms.
Re-usable plastic formwork has an interlocking system which forms the concrete mould. These systems are used to build simpler concrete structures and can be reused once the concrete has set.
Stay in place formwork is used to create concrete slabs but once the concrete is set, the formwork systems are left in place. Once left in place, the systems form part of the final structure.
Specific formwork systems
Some formwork systems are built from specific brands of materials, especially engineered formwork. Metriform and Kwikstrip systems can be used in these instances to create soffits and concrete slabs for use in construction through the deck panels which comprise the systems. These deck panels are available in different sizes which are then supported by props. Metriform and Kwikstrip systems are precision manufactured for better quality and once in use, they can be used with coffers and troughs.
Formwork in 2010
Formwork has been used greatly in the build up to the 2010 World Cup. Formwork contractors have been hard at work revamping city centres, creating large structures and improving the infrastructure of major cities, as well as building magnificent stadiums for the tournament. The use of formwork has been widespread throughout the country, but mostly in major cities such as Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Formwork contractors in Cape Town have been especially busy with the construction of the massive Green Point Stadium. Suburbs such as Claremont have seen major construction work in the suburb CBD as new apartments, better public transport and new shopping complexes have been completed, making the area aesthetically pleasing, clean and friendly for tourists’ needs during the tournament.
Formwork has enabled the world to create impressive and appealing skylines. Without formwork, high rise buildings, large bridges, building extensions, sports stadiums, shopping malls and many others would be impossible to construct.
Cape Formwork Contractors (CFC) are formwork contractors in Cape Town offering formwork services which are safe, reliable and cost effective, using Metriform and Kwikstrip engineered formwork systems.
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Affordable, Practical and Sophisticated Formwork Systems: FASI Sales, Rental and Management
URL: http://www.fasiformsystem.com
Forming Access and Support Inc. (FASI) Sales, Rental and Management of Affordable, Most Practical, Most Sophisticated Formwork Systems — FASI Form System.
FASI is primarily engaged in the design, manufacturing, sale and rental of its own Fasi Form Systems for formworks and scaffolding supportwork systems for construction of concrete structures such as a wide array of wall forms and flying table forms and various accessories of products with technical support services. We have been proven as a dependable supplier of formwork and scaffolding requirements, which is an important ingredient to the success of any concrete structure project.
A formwork company that provides a high level of expertise in formworks and scaffolding for the needs of contractors and a company that is developed for global competition. Already a proven expert in the Philippines, FASI has achieved an established market of their high quality formwork systems and competent engineering services in the Middle East and key regions in Asia.
Beyond providing outstanding formwork products, FASI offers unmatchable formwork solutions, working closely with individual contractor-clients from beginning to end of every building project to make sure the FASI formwork technology interfaces seamlessly with their projects’ needs.
Forming Access and Support Inc. (FASI) Sales, Rental, Management: Affordable Formwork, Less Cost Formwork, Formworks Systems, Plastic Panel, Panel System, Table Form, Wall Form, Most Practical Form System, Most Sophisticated Form System, Aluminum Forms and Scaffolding Equipments in the Philippines, Middle East, South East Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam
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URL: http://www.fasiformsystem.com
Formwork Systems: Actual Setting and Flying Out of FASI Table Forms. Forming Access and Support Inc. (FASI) Sales, Rental and Management of Affordable, Most Practical, Most Sophisticated Formwork Systems — FASI Form System.
FASI Table Forms are the most sophisticated table form system in the world for Beam and Slab Structure. It can be assembled to support various soffit heights.
FASI is primarily engaged in the design, manufacturing, sale and rental of its own Fasi Form Systems for formworks and scaffolding supportwork systems for construction of concrete structures such as a wide array of wall forms and flying table forms and various accessories of products with technical support services. We have been proven as a dependable supplier of formwork and scaffolding requirements, which is an important ingredient to the success of any concrete structure project.
A formwork company that provides a high level of expertise in formworks and scaffolding for the needs of contractors and a company that is developed for global competition. Already a proven expert in the Philippines, FASI has achieved an established market of their high quality formwork systems and competent engineering services in the Middle East and key regions in Asia.
Beyond providing outstanding formwork products, FASI offers unmatchable formwork solutions, working closely with individual contractor-clients from beginning to end of every building project to make sure the FASI formwork technology interfaces seamlessly with their projects’ needs.
Forming Access and Support Inc. (FASI) Sales, Rental, Management: Affordable Formwork, Less Cost Formwork, Formworks Systems, Plastic Panel, Panel System, Table Form, Wall Form, Most Practical Form System, Most Sophisticated Form System, Aluminum Forms and Scaffolding Equipments in the Philippines, Middle East, South East Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam
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http://www.wallties.com WTF aluminum formwork is a rapid paced construction system for forming cast in place concrete structures. WTF provides aluminum formwork for reinforced concrete construction of single and multi-story buildings and enables the walls and slab to be placed monolithically in the same operation. This increases efficiency, and also produces an extraordinarily strong structure with excellent concrete finish.
Due to the fine tolerances achieved in the aluminum formwork components, consistent concrete shapes and finishes are obtained floor after floor, building after building, conforming to the most exacting standards of quality and accuracy. This allows plumbing and electrical fittings to be prefabricated with the certain knowledge that there will be an exact fit when formwork is assembled. The dimensional accuracy of the concrete work also results in consistent fittings of doors and windows. The smooth finish of the concrete greatly reduces or eliminates the need for costly plastering.
The WTF formwork system has been used in the construction of hundreds of thousands of structures including residential and commercial structures in single story, low rise, and high-rise construction. It has been proven to be very successful in the construction of mass housing projects worldwide. It is fast, simple, adaptable and very cost effective.
The WTF formwork system is unique because it forms all of the concrete in the structure including, walls, floor slabs, columns, beams, stairs, window details, balconies and various decorative features in exact accordance with the architects design. No other system can match WTF formwork flexibility to handle all design conditions. The WTF system also allows for the most efficient and cost effective insulation for areas of the world where it is required for extreme temperature conditions.
The WTF system can be erected by unskilled labor and without the need for hoisting cranes. The largest panel weight is not more than 35 kgs (77 Lbs). This enables a single worker to handle the WTF formwork components. The panels and other sections are secured and fixed by steel pins and wedges with formwork ties. The only tool required is a hammer. The WTF system can save as much as 15% of the total cost of construction vs. traditional methods such as block or post and beam construction.
Systems Benefits: -
1. Requires no cranes or heavy lifting equipment.
2. Pour walls and floor slabs monolithically.
3. Remove floor slab formwork without disturbing shoring.
4. Form stairs in place as part of work cycle.
5. Requires no skilled labor.
6. Suitable for single story and high rise construction.
7. Equipment adapts to different designs.
8. No need for use of timber or plywood.
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More efficient and advance with RBM Formwork System for construction project.
-is METAL type formwork.
-built in electrical point and water piping method.
-no leaking etc.
-the proper formwork install training provide.
-a better finishing wall without thick plastering.
Company web:
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Products:
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Promotional video of the Euromac2 Insulating Concrete Formwork System
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