SLIP FORM CONSTRUCTION

A STUDY OF ITS
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

PRESENTED BY :

KARTIK YADAV
MANSI GANDHI
MANVEE JAIN
PRAKUL SOOD
 INTRODUCTION

Slip form construction, or

continuously formed construction,
is a construction method in which
concrete is poured into a
continuously moving form.

Basically, this method involves the

continuous placing of concrete in a
shallow mould having the same
plan as the building to be
constructed. This rigid mould, or
"slip-form" as it is called, forms the
working deck which is jacked
slowly upwards at a controlled rate
until the required elevation is
reached.
 SLIPFORM
TECHNOLOGY
Method of vertically extruding a reinforced
concrete section and is suitablefor
construction of core walls in high-rise
structures lift shafts, stair shafts, towers.

The formwork rises continuously, at a rate

of about 300 mm per hour, supporting itself
on the core and not relying on support or
access from other parts ofthe building or
permanent works.

Allows for the continuous pouring of

concrete into walls of a structure and only
stops when the full required height of the
structure has been reached.

The height of the formwork is designed in

such a way that while the top of the
formwork is being filled by concrete the
lowest layer of concrete poured earlier has
already gained an initial set. When the
formwork is moved upwards the concrete
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that is then exposed remains firm.
 PROCEDURE :

Assembly can only start once the foundations are

in place and the wall starter is in correct
alignment.

Slip form shuttering is aligned with the help of

yokes.

Horizontal crossbeams connect these yokes.

Hydraulic jacks are attached to these crossbeams

for simultaneous upward movement.

Height of the slip form ranges from 1.1 to 1.5

meters.

Yokes and crossbeams also used to support the

working platform.

Structure should be rigid and shape maintained at

all times.

Make sure there is no lag or else it prevents the

structure from free upward movement.

It is also possible to reduce wall thicknesses as

the construction gains height and arrangements
have to be made in the slip form structure that
 TYPES OF SLIP-FORM CONSTRUCTION

VERTICAL SLIP-FORM

In vertical slip forming, the

concrete form may be surrounded
by a platform on which workers
stand, placing steel reinforcing
rods into the concrete and
ensuring a smooth pour. Together,
the concrete form and working
platform are raised by means of
hydraulic jacks. Generally, the slip-
form rises at a rate which permits
the concrete to harden by the time
it emerges from the bottom of the
form.
HORIZONTAL SLIP-FORM

In horizontal slip forming for pavement and

traffic separation walls, concrete is cast,
vibrated, worked, and settled in place
while the form itself slowly moves ahead.
This method was initially devised and
utilized in Interstate Highway construction
initiated during the 1950s.
 HORIZONTAL SLIP FORM :
Slip form methods of construction can also be adapted to horizontal structures and
are used for paving, canals, and tunneling.

The technique is more in use for structures that have continuous walls likesilos ,
chimneys, and piers for very tall bridges.

It has also been successfully used for construction of buildings, although this requires
the manner of leaving inserts for openings like doors and windows to be decided well
in advance, as well as also any necessary inserts to support floor slabs after the walls
are constructed.
TAPERED SLIP-FORMING

Slip-forming is also used in the

construction of conical chimneys,
cooling towers, piers and other tall
concrete structures involving constant
or changing thicknesses in walls,
diameters and/or shapes. A form is
used with sections which overlap so
that one gradually slides over the other.
This is commonly done in chimney
construction but it is not satisfactory for
architectural concrete because the lap
shows. While the tapered slip-forming
process is similar to that used on the
standard slip-forming, it requires
greater attention, contractor
experience and expertise ensures the
success of such projects.
 ADVANTAGES:

A major cost of concrete structure construction

is the required formwork to retain the concrete
till it can be safely de-shuttered and be able to
support itself and other imposed loads.

The formwork needs to be continually removed

to newer locations and then re-erected.

Continuous use of manpower and lifting

equipment like cranes.

In the case of slip form building, the formwork is

erected only once and remains intact until the
entire structure is completed.

Great reduction in the cost of formwork as well

as time saving for re-erection.

Cost effective.

The reduction in the movement of formwork

and workers also leads to far more safe working
conditions that also make it a major advantage.
APPLICATIONS OF SLIP-FORM
CONSTRUCTION

Slip-form construction is used for tall

structures, such as towers, buildings, and
dams, as well as horizontal structures, such
as roadway barriers. It enables continuous,
non-interrupted, cast-in-place joint-less
concrete structures which have superior
performance characteristics over
construction methods using discrete form
elements. Slip forming relies on the quick
setting properties of concrete, and requires Capital Gate Tower,
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a balance between quick-setting capacity
and workability.

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SUMMARY
Slip form construction is a construction
method in which concrete is poured into a
continuously moving form.

There are two types of slip-forms; vertical

and horizontal.

Slip-form construction consumes very

less time but requires careful planning of
construction process to achieve high
production rates.

Due to continuous concrete pouring in

slip-form construction it produces better
concrete joint less and watertight
structures.

Slip form systems require a few but

highly skilled workforce.

Slip-forming is also used in the

construction of tapered structures involving
changing thicknesses in walls, diameters
and/or shapes.