Formworking

Timber form was used in the pile cap construction.  The functions of the formwork are  to provided the designed shape and finish, and sufficient strength and rigidity to carry the weight of the wet concrete.
Sills were fixed along the sides of the pile cap Erection of the plywood sheathing Erection of plywood sheathing and timber wales The arrangement of timber wales  Fixing timbers studs for supporting the wales
Tie bars for the upper portion of the cap Tie bracket welded with the tie bars The tie bracket with threaded rods on the other sides of the sheathing Double studs were used for fixing the tie bars with washers and nuts The lateral supports for the concrete force