The "Design of Formwork System" course is meticulously crafted to instill a profound understanding of formwork design and its significance in construction. The course comprises four modules: In Module 1, we will delve in to the design loads, concrete pressure on formwork, and relevant codes and standards. Module 2 provides a comprehensive overview of horizontal and vertical formwork design, necessary design calculations and safety checks. Module 3 facilitates the learners to explore on the importance of formwork drawings, preparation, detailing, BOQ calculation, and formwork visualization using BIM 3D. Module 4 delves into overall formwork cost estimation, including material, labor and machinery costs, and cost optimization.
Upon completing the "Design of Formwork System" course, learners will gain a profound understanding of formwork design and its significance in construction. They will be equipped to understand design fundamentals, design of horizontal and vertical formwork applications, excel in formwork drawings, formwork costing and enabling effective cost optimization aligned with formwork design.
Target Learners:
Undergraduate students of Civil & Structural Engineering
Post-Graduate Students of Structural Engineering
Practicing Engineers in Structural Design
Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain
Overview
Syllabus
- Design Concepts in Formwork
- This module delves into basics of formwork design, which includes the design loads to be considered for formwork design. Learners will know about benefits of formwork design, design assumptions, determination of concrete pressure exerted on the formwork and design methods. Learners will be familiarized with the fundamental codal requirements for design of formwork.
- Design for Vertical & Horizontal Applications
- The module aims to provide learners with a comprehensive overview of basics of slab design and vertical formwork. Learners will gain a holistic understanding on the necessary design checks done for safety of formwork systems.
- Conceptual Drawing and Preparation Guidelines
- This in-depth module has been crafted on importance of formwork drawings, preparation of formwork drawings and basic requirements for formwork detailing. The module imparts insights on detailed drawings, BOQ calculation using scheme Drawings and Graphical Views of Formwork using BIM 3D
- Formwork Quantity take off and Cost Estimation
- The learners will be able to explore on overall formwork cost for the project which includes material cost, labor cost, and plant & machinery cost. Formwork costing calculation exercise along with cost optimization in formwork operations will enable better understanding on formwork cost estimation and optimization.
Taught by
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