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22 Mar 2023, 07:18 GMT+10
Slipform construction is a method of building concrete structures in which hydraulic jacks continuously lift a form while the concrete is poured. The result is a continuous vertical surface. Contractor Ryan Edward Rock of Ankeny, Iowa, points out five advantages of slip-form construction.
Slipform construction is faster than traditional construction methods because it allows for continuous concrete pouring. As the contractor pours quick-setting concrete, the form is raised vertically. The concrete is set before the form is raised.
Slipform construction can produce a higher-quality finished product because continuous concrete pouring allows for a smoother and more consistent surface. But quality depends on the contractor's know-how, Ryan Rock says. Concrete can flow down and mar the surface if the form is moved too quickly. If the contractor doesn't move the form fast enough, the amount of force required to keep the form moving can overwhelm the equipment.
Slipform construction greatly reduces the need for workers at high elevations. There are fewer workers at risk at every stage of the operation. Also, the form is never released from the structure as it is elevated. It's joined at multiple points, so workers are less likely to be injured in disassembly than other concrete pouring methods.
Slipform construction saves on both labor and materials. In recent years, slipform contractors have mastered stringless methods. Eliminating stringline allows projects to be completed with a smaller crew and more room for moving equipment around.
If it's made from concrete, it can be made with a slipform. Slipform molds have made pylons, towers, bridges, and silos.
Contractor Ryan Rock says that certain customer concerns come up frequently in slipform construction projects.
The secret to success in slipform construction, Ryan Edward Rock says, is working with an experienced, knowledgeable contractor. Contact Empire AG in Ankeny, Iowa, for the answers to all of your questions.
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