7 best practices for projects using the concrete wall methodology
The concrete wall methodology is widely used in civil construction due to its efficiency and agility in execution. However, to take full advantage of this system’s potential, it is essential that the project is well-designed from the beginning.
In this content, we have gathered 7 essential best practices that contribute to the productivity of the construction site, the final quality of the structure and the safety of everyone involved. Check them out:
- Ceiling height
Standardizing the ceiling height is a key point to ensure agility in execution and better use of the forms.
Use the same ceiling height in apartments and halls (floor to ceiling);
Adopt a minimum height of 250 cm;
Prioritize measurements with a final zero or 5 cm, facilitating the modulation of the forms.
- Symmetry
Symmetrical projects are more productive and reduce formwork costs.
Symmetry between units allows partial reuse of forms, using 1/4 or 1/2 sets, speeding up assembly.
- Wall thickness
Variation in thickness can compromise execution and generate rework.
Avoid different thicknesses in the same session;
When necessary, maintain a single thickness per face (internal/external);
Standardizing thicknesses increases productivity and reduces assembly and finishing errors.
- Beams
When beams are required in the project, pay attention to some criteria to maintain the efficiency of the system:
Prioritize beams with equal height and width;
Keep the pattern symmetrical with the building typology.
- Slab recess and technical slab
These elements must be carefully thought out so as not to compromise the formwork system.
Recesses make assembly difficult, compromise concrete compaction and increase the chance of deformations;
Avoid technical slabs with dimensions greater than 80 cm and eaves projecting beyond the structure, as they make shoring and fixing collective protections difficult.
- Spans (doors and windows)
The correct dimensioning of spans has a direct impact on the execution.
Use measurements ending in zero or 5 cm;
Dollies with at least 5 cm facilitate the use of forms and ensure greater quality in the execution.
- Floor plan and elevations
The quality and clarity of the projects sent to the construction site make all the difference.
Always send the most up-to-date structural project;
Clearly indicate the spans and differentiate the construction systems;
Specify the quantity and spacing of the shoring, facilitating the planning of the execution.
Following these good practices in the design phase is essential to ensure the success of the execution with the concrete wall methodology. The adoption of standardized, symmetrical and well-planned solutions reduces costs, avoids rework and promotes greater safety on the construction site.
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