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From Installation to Striking: Standardized Operating Manual for Aluminum Formwork Construction
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I. Pre-construction Preparation
1.1 Technical Preparation
Complete deepened design for formwork; output layout plans, assembly drawings, and node detail drawings.
Formulate a specialized construction scheme and obtain approval through expert demonstration.
Conduct 3D visual technical briefings for construction teams.
1.2 Material Preparation
Incoming Inspection: Verify dimensional tolerances ($\pm 1$mm), flatness, and coating quality.
Component Inventory: Check pins, wedges, bolts, and the integrity of the support system.
Auxiliary Materials: Stock up on release agents, sealants, and positioning rubber plugs.
II. Standardized Installation Workflow
2.1 Surveying and Setting Out (Precision Requirements)
Control Line Placement: Axis deviation $\leq 2$mm; elevation deviation $\pm 3$mm.
Positioning Rebar Setting: Spacing $\leq 800$mm with uniform exposed lengths.
2.2 Wall and Column Formwork Installation
Starter Plate Installation: Begin from corners; perform temporary fixation followed by verticality adjustment.
Standard Panel Assembly: Install in numerical sequence; pin installation torque should be $30$–$40$ N·m.
Waling (Back Ridge) Reinforcement: The first row should be $200$mm from the ground; subsequent spacing $\leq 600$mm.
Diagonal Bracing: For walls $\geq 3$m in height, set braces every $2$m at an angle of $45$°–$60$°.
2.3 Beam and Slab Formwork Installation
Support System: Control the elevation deviation of early-stripping heads within $\pm 3$mm.
Primary and Secondary Joists: Secondary joist spacing $\leq 300$mm; increase density at cantilevered sections.
Slab Joints: Use tongue-and-groove connections; apply sponge adhesive strips at gaps.
III. Monitoring Points During Casting
3.1 Pre-casting Inspection
100% Connection Check: Ensure pin missing rate is $\leq 0.5\%$.
Cleanliness Check: Ensure no debris inside formwork; apply water-based release agent.
Embedded Parts: Positioning deviation for sleeves and wire boxes $\leq 5$mm.
3.2 During-casting Monitoring
Layered Casting: Layer thickness $\leq 500$mm; interval time must be less than the initial setting time.
Lateral Pressure Monitoring: Control casting speed within $1.5$m/h.
Real-time Adjustment: Assign dedicated personnel for patrols; address any "formwork bulging" immediately.
IV. Dismantling and Maintenance Standards
4.1 Stripping Time Control
Side Formwork: Concrete strength $\geq 1.2$MPa (8–12h in summer, 24–48h in winter).
Bottom Formwork: Based on onsite cured test blocks; strength $\geq 50\%$ for spans $\leq 2$m.
Early-stripping System: Maintain support spacing $\leq 1.8$m; concrete strength $\geq 10$MPa.
4.2 Standardized Dismantling Process
Sequence: "First supported, last removed; last supported, first removed" (reverse of installation).
Specialized Tools: Use pin pullers; violent prying is strictly prohibited.
Transfer System: Use transfer racks within floors; avoid throwing materials from heights.
4.3 Maintenance and Care
Post-removal: Rinse with fresh water; check for deformation (warpage $\leq 2$mm/m).
Monthly Maintenance: Repair minor deformations and touch up anti-oxidation coatings.
Storage Requirements: Store indoors; elevate the base $\geq 200$mm from the ground.
V. Prevention and Control of Common Quality Defects
Quality Defect | Root Cause | Prevention Measures |
|---|---|---|
Slurry Leakage | Loose joints, missing sponge strips | Pressure test during install; use double-sided tape for gaps $> 1$mm. |
Surface Bubbles | Uneven release agent, improper vibration | Use rollers for coating; maintain vibration time at $20$–$30$s per layer. |
Elevation Deviation | Support settlement, surveying errors | Re-measure before casting; add base plates to the bottom of supports. |
Surface Contamination | Poor quality release agent, early stripping | Select high-quality water-based agents; strictly follow strength requirements. |
VI. Safety Management Specifications
High-Altitude Work: Wear safety belts for operations above $2$m; set up operating platforms.
Fall Protection: Promptly close formwork at edges and openings; set up warning signs.
Electrical Safety: Use dedicated distribution boxes for cutting and welding operations.
Lifting Operations: Bundle formwork for hoisting; use specialized lifting gear.
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