NOVA FORMWORKS

  The column formwork systems now available are normally modular in nature and allow quick assembly and erection on site while minimizing labour and crane time. They have a variety of internal surfaces depending on the concrete finish required. Column shuttering can have integral concreting platforms with guard rails and access equipment including ladders. This reduces the need for independent access. In some systems, the props used to stabilize the column formwork are integral. They are easy to clean and reuse with little waste generated compared with traditional formwork. At Nova Formworks they have an alternative approach for circular columns, which is to use disposable formwork that consists of cardboard tubes with a plastic liner. These are left in place until the concrete has gained sufficient strength and then the cardboard is carefully removed. For this type of column formwork , working platforms for concreting have to be erected separately to allow access to the top of the

  The use of plastic formwork s for concrete construction has many benefits such as durability, cost, and flexibility compared to other materials for concrete formworks. Plastic formworks in India are used to hold freshly placed concrete at its position until it attains enough strength and with the help of formworks concrete can be easily manipulated and various shapes and forms can be constructed. Different materials that may be used to manufacture formworks for example timber, steel, and aluminum in addition to plastic offer several benefits compared to other materials for example durability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. It is reported that-, not only does the construction of formworks takes time but also spent about 20 to 25% of the total cost of the structure. It is one of the major factors that influence the success of the construction of any structure in terms of safety, cost, quality, and speed. It is for these advantages and benefits of plastic forms that will be discu