{"id":11938,"date":"2023-01-20T00:51:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T08:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/explainer-self-climbing-formwork-urbantoronto\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T00:51:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T08:51:39","slug":"explainer-self-climbing-formwork-urbantoronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/explainer-self-climbing-formwork-urbantoronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Explainer: Self-Climbing Formwork | UrbanToronto"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A\u00a0previous edition of Explainer<\/a>\u00a0described how formwork \u2014 temporary moulds into which concrete is poured \u2014 can be ‘flown’ by the\u00a0tower crane<\/a>\u00a0to be reused for the construction of the next storey above. Though it’s generally more expensive and complicated, an alternative and special type of formwork rises automatically with the help of hydraulics as the building progresses.<\/p>\n

Self-climbing formwork atop a building in Toronto, image by Marcus Mitanis<\/span><\/p>\n

This self-climbing formwork is more often used for taller concrete structures that have repetitive floor plates. The automatic climbing system envelopes the structure, containing not only the formwork, but usually additional working space and scaffolds for construction crews. In cases where a seamless wall structure is required, continuously rising gliding formwork can be used. As opposed to the intermittent climbing of most types of formwork, gliding formwork is defined by its uninterrupted climbing process.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pink protective screening wraps the self-climbing formwork at a building site in Toronto, image by Marcus Mitanis<\/span><\/p>\n

In adverse weather conditions, construction crews utilizing fly forms on a building project may have to wait to hoist them until the tower crane can be safely operated. Because self-climbing formwork is driven by mechanical and hydraulic mechanisms and doesn’t need a crane, work on shaping the walls and floor slabs can continue. Self-climbing formwork can be enclosed in perimeter safety screens to protect workers from the elements and pedestrians from falling debris. Developers will often decorate these screens with their branding or advertisements of the project.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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From 2015 to 2017, UrbanToronto and its sister publication, SkyriseCities, ran an occasional series of articles under the heading\u00a0Explainer<\/strong><\/em>. Each one took a concept from Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction, or other topics that often wind up in our publications, and presented an in depth look at it. It’s time to revisit (and update where necessary) those articles for readers who are unfamiliar with them. While you may already know what some of these terms mean, others may be new to you. We are publishing or updating and republishing\u00a0Explainer<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0on a weekly basis. This article is an update of one that first appeared in 2016.<\/p>\n

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