Helix formwork for caisson tank

A new type adjustable circular climbing formwork 

The Helix formwork is a perfect fit for large concrete tanks with diameters between 20m and 50m and a minimum height of 20m. After assembly, the formwork does not need to be dismantled and moved with a crane. The entire setup drives upwards as in a helix, using the cured concrete wall as a support. Only the climbing shoes and the rails need to be moved with a crane. The shutters sit on the scaffolds which roll on specially twisted profiles. Moving panels and scaffolds is done with a winch, in 1 single action which takes only about 10 minutes.

• Height 28m
• Internal diameter 30m
• Wall thickness 1500mm
• 5 internal panels 3000mm x 2400mm
• 5 external panels 3000mm x 2500mm
• 88 pouring stages of approx. 12,5m
• Slope approx. 3%: rise 2,9m per circle