Concrete Forming Design/Construction Guide

Concrete formwork represents nearly half the cost of a concrete structure, warranting serious and detailed engineering consideration.

This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, builders, contractors, designers

This publication can be used as a guide for designing and constructing successful, cost-effective concrete structures. It contains APA panel grade information, form maintenance recommendations, design information and several case studies.

Key sections include:

• Selecting and specifying concrete form panels

  • Plywood grades

  • Special textures

  • Plywood tolerances

  • Concrete surface characteristics

  • Suggested method of ordering

• Form maintenance

  • Stripping

  • Cleaning and release agent application

  • Handling and storage

  • Coatings and agents

  • Effect of admixtures on forming panels

• Form design

  • Concrete pressures

  • Pressures on column and wall forms

  • Loads on slab forms

  • Curved forms

  • Recommended pressure tables for Plyform®

• Design examples

• Engineering data

• Case studies

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.