What are Plate Girder Formwork Systems?
Plate girder formwork systems are a type of concrete formwork produced by top formwork manufacturers like EFCO. Concrete formwork is a mold into which wet concrete is filled, after which the concrete dries and creates a desired shape and size for the purposes of a construction project. Plate girder formwork systems are steel molds that take the shape of plate girders. They are suited to applications in which plate girders are employed and extra reinforcement/strength from concrete is needed as opposed to what traditional I-beams can offer. They are ideal for the creation of large spans of plate girder walls as well as large spans of plate girder sections of bridges. They act as supporting structures however they are used.
Plate Girder Formwork Systems Applications
Plate girder formwork systems can be used in the following areas of construction, among others:
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Bridge construction
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Railway bridge construction
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Stadium construction
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High-rise construction
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Power plant construction
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Oil and gas platform construction
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Load testing
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Other long span applications
Benefits of Plate Girder Formwork Systems
As with all formwork, plate girder forms create perfect concrete modules and make precision easy for workers. Plate girder forms make highly supportive and reliable structures. They are engineered for setting as well as flying in sections of substantial lengths, and they are self-spanning. They come as modular panels, which can easily be conjoined to make forms of necessary spans, tailored to the needs of particular projects. Their modules can be connected both length-wise and width-wise. They are sold in various sizes ranging from around 2'x4' to 10'x10'. They typically have entirely steel face sheets, which offers a consistency to their finish. Their steel ribs act as web stiffeners and beams, transferring pressures from wet concrete away from their face plates to their bottom flanges and panel tops. This ensures a high-quality pour and setting for concrete as well as guaranteed integrity of all steel parts of the formwork.
Ultra-strong plate girder formwork systems specifically for bridge construction applications exist to help offer adequate strength and safety when it’s needed most. These systems come with extra spanning strength and extra pour pressure resistance, among additional perks. Overall, they are a great choice for the heaviest duty jobs. EFCO’s “Super Plate Girder” forms belong to this category of plate girder formwork systems and are a popular choice.
Buying Plate Girder Formwork Systems
You can buy plate girder formwork systems both used and new, since forms can be used after a project’s completion. The price for used forms is usually around $15 to $25 per square foot or around $50,000 to $80,000 total for the needs of an average project. New plate girder formwork systems are a little more expensive, often starting at around $30 per square foot. Plate girder formwork systems are an excellent investment because they retain their value after use (and several uses at that). They’re built of steel materials that are intended to last for the long haul. Selling them after you no longer need them can definitely be a lucrative financial decision.
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