MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

SUN202  2005 Spring – 2009 Fall

Patented Forms for Concrete

1.

List and identify specific concrete forming systems and accessories. (I)

2.

Explain cost factors in using different forming systems. (II)

3.

Describe the application of panel and gang wall forming systems. (III)

4.

Describe the characteristics and types of EFCO Patented Wall Form Systems and their uses. (IV)

5.

Describe how to erect a Mod-U-Form forming system. (V)

6.

Explain how to erect a Uni-Form forming system. (VI)

7.

Describe how to erect a Gates and Sons forming system. (VII)

8.

Explain how to erect a Symons forming system. (VIII)

9.

List and describe the use of column patented form systems. (IX)

10.

Describe patented flying form systems for floor/slab construction and how they are used. (X)

11.

Describe patented culvert and roof support systems. (XI)

12.

Define slipforming and describe how it is performed. (XII)

13.

Describe the fixed form method of roadway construction and the role of the paver. (XIII)

14.

Describe patented architectural forming systems and explain their purpose in concrete construction. (XIV)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

SUN202  2005 Spring – 2009 Fall

Patented Forms for Concrete

I. Concrete forming systems

A. Wall

B. Column

C. Corrugated steel deck

D. Pan

E. Edge

F. Curb and gutter

G. Metal side

H. Ganged

I. Slip

J. Flying

K. Accessories

1. Walers

2. Strongbacks

3. Ties and spreaders

4. Stakes and braces

5. Plates

II. Cost factors

A. Planning

B. Reuse of form work

C. Crew makeup and productivity

D. Concrete placement technique

E. Working areas

III. Panel and gang wall forms

A. Support and safety

B. Panel wall forms

1. Unframed plywood panels

2. All metal panels

3. Plywood and metal frame

4. Heavy steel framed panels

C. Gang forms

1. Dimensions

2. Advantages

IV. EFCO patented wall form system

A. Panel characteristics

B. Dimensions

C. Basic form erection

1. Panel placement

2. Plate clamp

3. Spreader tie

4. Spreader tie pin

5. Straight wall aligner clamps

D. Light weight forms

1. EFCO super stud

2. EFCO lite

E. Heavy duty forms

1. Plate girder

2. Redi-radius

V. Mod-U-Form forming system

A. Panel characteristics

B. Dimensions

C. Basic form erection

D. Accessories

1. Wedge bolt

2. Short bolt

3. Long bolt

4. Short wedge

5. Base tie bolt

6. Waler and strongback connections

VI. Universal Form (Uni-Form) forming system

A. Panel characteristics

B. Dimensions

C. Basic form erection

VII. Gates and Sons (Cam Lock)

A. Panel characteristics

B. Dimensions

C. Types of corners

1. Cane rod system

2. Barn-door hinge system

D. Steps in erection

1. Setting corners

2. Setting the outside panels

3. Setting the inside panels

VIII. Symons forming system

A. Panel characteristics

B. Dimensions

C. Basic form erection

IX. Column forms

A. Fiber

B. Steel

C. EFCO round

D. MFG fiberglass

E. Sonoco

X. Slab forming systems

A. Flying form systems

1. Patent scaffolding company

2. Symons trussed flying forms

3. Economy forms corporation

4. safety

B. Floor/deck systems

1. Wheeling corrugating company

2. Deck installation

XI. Culvert and roof forming systems

A. EFCO culvert

1. Form

2. Invert

3. Initial assembly

B. EFCO overhead roof

XII. Slipforming

A. Forms

B. Sheathing

C. Wales/ribs

D. Yokes

E. Working deck

F. Suspended scaffolding

G. Form jacks

1. Screw

2. Hydraulic

3. Pneumatic

XIII. Paving forms

A. Methods

1. Fixed form system

2. Slipform system

B. Fixed form procedure

1. Steps

2. Role of paver

C. Safety

XIV. Architectural Forms

A. Smooth finishes

B. Textured surfaces

C. Burke company Neotex form panels