VSL's innovations Dampers on test Penny's Bay in HK

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Formwork for stitches
Purpose
In segmental
bridge
construction,
stitch formwork
has to be
durable,
rigid
enough to maintain the curves
of the outer webs, yet flexible and
lightweight for ease of handling
and installation. This formwork
system is designed for quick
and easy assembly by hand.
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OPERATING COST MAINTENANCE COST
MY
BRIDGE
The Owner
Description
Based on the actual segment
shape, the outer formwork is
divided into three parts: left outer
wing, outer soffit and right outer
wing. Only one or two workers are
needed to assemble the outer
formwork. The inner formwork
comes in 14 small pieces, which
can easily be carried and
assembled into position. Wheels
on the ribs of the outer formwork
are used to “wheel” it to the next
closure pour area.
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Advantages
• Only two people are needed to
wheel the formwork.
• No cranes or scaffolding are
needed – just two strand jacks
to hoist the outer formwork up.
• Inner formwork is secured in
place. ■