CONCRETE FORMING PRODUCT HANDBOOK

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Definitions
Safe Working Load The maximum working load that should be applied to any forming product. Ultimate Load The load at which a product fails or will no longer support or carry a load. Safety Factor The theoretical reserve capability defined by dividing the ultimate load of the product by its safe working load. This is expressed as a ratio, such as 2:1 or 2 to 1 (ultimate to safe working load). Concrete Form Pressure The lateral pressure applied per square foot of form contact. Slab Formwork Dead Load The weight of fresh concrete and reinforcement bars plus the weight of the formwork. Slab Formwork Live Load Any additional loads imposed during the construction process, such as materials, workmen, equipment, including lateral forces. Slab Formwork Design Load Dead load plus live load per square foot of contact. Formwork Impact Load Loads caused by dumping concrete or the starting/stopping of construction related equipment.

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Safety Notes and Product Application

HD Supply ensures that all products meet or exceed appropriate safety requirements. However, the performance of a product can be greatly affected by the manner in which it is used. It is imperative that the user properly installs and uses the products displayed in this publication. Production runs are constantly tested to assure a high standard of quality. Safe working loads listed in this publication were determined from independent testing and results of the Company quality assurance/quality control program. Safety factors may be dependent on the application of a particular product. Job site conditions can often affect the safety factor of a product. Concentrated loads, such as, unsymmetrical loading, uplift, impact and lateral forces are examples of job site conditions that may affect the safety factor. The user must adjust safety factors accordingly to accommodate these various conditions. HD Supply publishes the minimum safe working loads and the associated safety factors of its products and strongly advises that the minimum safety factors displayed in the table below not be compromised. When there are unusual job conditions such as mentioned above, the minimum safety factors must be increased by the user. Refer to the provisions of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI A 10.9), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act, Part 1910 and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork (ACI 347-94) when considering product safety factors.

Minimum Safety Factors of Formwork Accessories Accessory Form Tie Form Anchor Form Anchor Form Hangers
(Used as Form Ties)

Safety Factor 2.0 to 1 2.0 to 1 3.0 to 1 2.0 to 1 2.0 to 1

Type of Construction All applications. Formwork supporting form weight and concrete pressures only. Formwork supporting form weight, concrete, construction live loads and impact. All applications. Precast concrete panels when used as formwork.

Anchoring Inserts

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Usage Affecting a Products Safe Working Load
Forming accessories may be subjected to excessive wear, field modification/bending and straightening. Any product so noted must be discarded. Do not try to straighten bent forming accessories, discard and replace them. Also discard any reusable device that has experienced excessive loading, 70% or more, of ultimate load. Such items may have become brittle. Every user must establish a control program that replaces reusable forming products after a predetermined time period or number of uses, regardless of product appearance. All reusable forming accessories shown in this publication are subject to wear, misuse, overloading, corrosion, deformation, intentional alteration and other factors which may affect the products safe working load. Therefore, it is mandatory that the user inspect all reusable accessories to determine their condition. The frequency of inspection is dependent on factors such as frequency of use, period of use, environment, etc., and is best determined by the user consistent with good construction practices.

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When in doubt about the proper use or installation of Brigade forming accessories, contact HD Supply for clarification. Failure to do so may result in exposure of workers to safety hazards, resulting in possible injury and/or death.

ALL SAFe WorkING LoADS SHoWN IN THIS PUBLICATIoN CoNTAIN AN APProxIMATe MINIMUM SAFeTy FACTor. THe SAFe WorkING LoADS Were eSTABLISHeD WITH THe FoLLoWING FACTorS IN MIND:
1. 2. All safe working loads are based on the accessory being in new or in as new condition. The safe working load is considered to be the maximum load that should be applied to a product. The safe working load of Brigade Snap Ties and related products can only be developed when used in conjunction with Brigade Wedges.

Double Head Nails Wedge Loosens and Bounces Off

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3. 4. It is important that the snap tie head and wedge be positioned properly.

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Care is taken to ensure that internal vibration has not caused snap tie wedges to loosen, bounce around or fall off.

The proper tie head position is at the midpoint, or higher, of the wedge slot. The tie head must not be positioned lower than the midpoint of the wedge.

Snap Tie Head

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5. Correct spacing between double wales, when using snap ties is 5/8" to 3/4".

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Break Back

Correct Spacing is 5/8" to 3/4"

Crushing of Wales

Spreader Washer or Cone Embedded in Concrete

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Too much space allowed between the wales may cause crushing of the wales and/or the bending of the wedge allowing the form to bulge outward. This results in incorrect wall thickness and causes the tie spreader washers or cones to become embedded and trapped in the concrete. Trapped tie washers or cones will cause difficulties during the tie breakback operation. 6. The plastic tie cones and metal washers are designed to act as form spreaders only.

Midpoint of Wedge

Midpoint of Wedge

Metal Washer Bands

Metal Washer Bands

Plastic Cone Will Shatter

Plastic Cone Will Shatter

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Do not attempt to draw-up warped wales with the wedge. Do not over tighten the wedge in any manner. Over tightening will cause metal spreader washers to bend out of shape or will break plastic cones resulting in incorrect wall thickness. 7. Care must be taken to be sure that all form ties are installed and used properly. Failure to install all of the required ties or their required mating hardware will cause excessive loads to be transferred to adjacent ties and may result in form failure.

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Care must be taken to ensure that form ties are properly aligned. Misalignment may result in form failure due to increased loads placed on the form ties. Misalignment may also cause damage to the form tie during installation that may result in reduced load capacities.

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8. 9. Use only correct length form ties. Incorrect length ties, when mixed with correct ones, will cause a transfer of lateral pressure to adjacent ties and may result in form failure. Do not climb on form ties.

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10. Do not use impact wrenches to tighten form-tying devices. 11. Do not over-vibrate the concrete. Excessive vibration will cause concrete at the bottom of the form to remain in a liquid state longer than expected. This will result in higher than anticipated lateral form pressure and may result in a form failure. Depth of vibration should be limited to within four (4) feet of the top of the fresh concrete.

Liquid Concrete Liquid Concrete Full Height of the Form Concrete has Stiffened Sufficiently so Lateral Pressure is Reduced

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12. Do not exceed the recommended rate of placement and do not continue to place concrete while the concrete in the bottom of the form is still in a liquid state. A form failure may result. 13. Do not use forming accessories with underrated working parts.

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14. All forming accessories and related hardware must be of proper length, diameter and capacity. If a greater safety factor is necessary for any reason, the user must reduce the safe working load accordingly. 15. Extreme caution must be used when welding any forming system item. Welding may affect material properties resulting in lower product performance. It is necessary to have a good working knowledge of materials, heat treating and welding procedures before welding any forming accessory. Since HD Supply cannot control field conditions or workmanship, HD Supply does not guarantee any product altered in any way after leaving the factory.
Recommended Rate of Placement

Actual Rate of Placement

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Induced Tension Loads

It is important to remember that tying at an angle causes an increase in the tension that is applied to the angled tie. The table lists various angles and the corresponding multiplication factor to use in calculating the tension load in an angled tie. Angle 15 30 45 60
Note: Tension = Pressure x Multiplication Factor

Multiplication Factor 1.04 1.16 1.42 2.00

Angle

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Induced Shear Loads
It is important to remember that tie downs placed at an angle will produce shear loads as shown. The total shear load may be several times greater than the shear load produced by the weight of the form alone. Both tension and shear loads must be taken into consideration when deciding which form tie system to be used for a particular forming application.
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30 .26 x Tie Down Load = Shear Load 15 Total Shear Load

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Combined Shear and Tension Loads

Form accessories and inserts that are subjected to combined shear and tension loading should satisfy the following equation:

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ft 2 Ft + fv Fv

2 < 1.0 Where = f t = induced tension load, Ft = insert tension safe working load or bolt tension safe working load whichever is less, f v = induced shear load, Fv = insert shear safe working load or bolt shear safe working whichever is less.

Forming Accessories Selection

Brigade Concrete Accessories manufactures and supplies a large variety of form tying devices for concrete formwork. Form tying devices can generally be classified in two ways, by load carrying capacity and by method of use.

Load Carrying Capacity Classifications:

Light Forming Light forming form ties have safe working load values of 3,750 pounds or less. Typical light duty ties include Snap Ties, Loop Ties and Pencil Rod. Medium/Heavy Forming Medium/heavy form ties have safe working load values over 3,750 pounds. Typical medium/heavy form ties include Coil Ties, She-Bolts, Taper Ties, etc.

Method of Use Classifications:

Through Ties This type of tie extends through the wall thickness and through both sides of the formwork. Four types of through ties satisfies most forming application requirements. Snap Ties, Loop Ties, Taper Ties and Pencil Rod are all quality through tie systems.

Chart for Determining required Quantities of Form Ties

Form Tie Calculator Based on 10,000 sq. ft. of Wall Area or 20,000 sq. ft. of Form Contact Area Form Tie Spacing 16" x 16" = 1.77 sq. ft. 24" x 24" = 4.0 sq. ft. 24" X 32" = 5.33 sq. ft. 32" x 32" = 7.11 sq. ft. 32" x 48" = 10.67 sq. ft. 48" x 48" = 16 sq. ft. 60" X 60" = 25 sq. ft. Form Ties required 5,650 2,500 1,877 1,407 938 625 400
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Typical Formwork Designs for Wall Forms
The table below list several of the most common form lumber sizes and spacings that are being used in the industry today. For each formwork design the appropriate form tie is shown. Typical Formwork Designs recommended Form Ties Form Tie Maximum rate Safe of Placement Working Vertical Feet Load per Hour (lbs.) 50F 70F 2-1/4 3-1/4 2,250 5-3/4 10 Maximum Form Tie Spacings Vertical 24" 16" Horizontal 24" 16" Form Design Single Double Vertical Horizontal Studs Wales Size Centers Size Centers 2"x4" 12" 2"x4" 24" 2"x4" 8" 2"x4" 16"

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Snap Ties, Standard

Note: the above table is based on the following conditions:

Concrete Made with type 1 cement weighing 150 pcf. contains no admixtures, slump of 4" or less and normal internal vibration to a depth of 4 ft. or less. If conditions vary contact HD Supply for additional recommendations. Concrete Temperature For practical purposes, 50F. is used by many form designers as the temperature of fresh concrete during winter, with 70F. being used as the summer temperature. This rule of thumb appears to work satisfactory unless the concrete has been heated or cooled to a controlled temperature. Plywood Sheathing 3/4" plyform class 1 or structural 1 used the strong direction. Experience has shown that 3/4" plywood is more economical in form usage than other thickness even though initial cost may be slightly more. Deflection has been limited to l/360 or 1/16" whichever is less and plyform is supported by four or more studs. Studs Fiber Stress in bending = varies psi, modulus of elasticity = 1,400,000 psi horizontal shear = 225 psi, deflection limited to l/270 or 1/8" whichever is less with studs continuous over four or more wales. Double Wales Fiber Stress in bending = varies psi, modulus of elasticity = 1,400,000 psi horizontal shear = 225 psi, deflection limited to l/270 or 1/8" whichever is less with wales continuous over four or more ties. Short Term Loading Conditions Allowable stresses, except for modulus of elasticity include a 25% increase for short term loading. Form Ties Safe working loads are based on a factor of safety of approximately 2 to 1 (ultimate to SWL).

Vertical Formwork Design Loads

The selection of the proper sheathing, studs and/or wales for concrete formwork requires a knowledge of the maximum lateral pressure which will be exerted by the concrete. HD Supply is in agreement with the Lateral Pressure Design Formulas contained in the American Concrete Institutes Guide to Formwork for Concrete, (ACI 347 latest revision). Designers of formwork for concrete walls or columns will find the following information useful: For general purpose conditions and unless the special conditions listed below are met, all formwork should be designed for the lateral pressure of the newly placed concrete using the formula of: P = WxH Where P = lateral pressure, pounds per square foot; W = unit weight of fresh concrete, pounds per cubic foot or 150 pcf for normal weight concrete; H = depth of fluid or plastic concrete in feet. (Normally height of wall or column form.) Please note that the maximum and minimum values given for the formulas under the special conditions do not apply to the above lateral pressure formula. Lateral Pressure of Concrete for General Purpose Conditions Depth of Pounds Fluid or Plastic Per Concrete Square Foot in feet 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 600 750 900 1,050 1,200 1,350 1,500 1,800 2,100 2,400 2,700 3,000

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Special Condition No. 1 For concrete made with type 1 cement, weighing 150 pounds per cubic foot, containing no pozzolans or admixtures, having a slump of 4" or less and normal internal vibration to a depth of 4 ft. or less. Then the formwork may be designed for a lateral pressure as follows: For columns: 9,000 x R P = 150 + T Lateral Pressure of Concrete for Special Condition No. 1 Walls
rate of Placement Feet Per Hour
Pounds per Square Foot for

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Indicated Temperature 50F. 70F.

with a maximum of 3,000 pounds per square foot, a minimum of 600 pounds per square foot, but in no case greater than W x H. For walls with a rate of placement less than 7 ft. per hour: 9,000 x R P = 150 + T with a maximum of 2,000 pounds per square foot, a minimum of 600 pounds per square foot, but in no case greater than W x H. For walls with a rate of placement of over 7 ft. per hour but less than 10 ft. per hour: 43,400 2800 x R P = 150 + + T T with a maximum of 2,000 pounds per square foot, a minimum of 600 pounds per square foot, but in no case greater that W x H. Where P = lateral pressure, pounds per square foot; R = rate of placement, feet per hour, and

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600 690 870 1,050 1,230 1,410 1,466 1,522 1,578

600 600 664 793 921 1,050 1,090 1,130 1,170

Note: Do not use lateral pressures in excess of 150 x height of fluid or plastic concrete in forms.

T = temperature of concrete in the form, degree fahrenheit. For practical purposes, 50F. is used by many form designers as the temperature of fresh concrete during the winter, with 70F. being used as the summer temperature. This rule of thumb appears to work satisfactorily unless the concrete has been heated or cooled to a controlled temperature. Special Condition No. 2 If concrete is to be pumped from the base of the form, the form should be designed for a full hydrostatic head of concrete (W x H) plus a minimum allowance of 25% for pump surge pressure. In certain instances pressures may be as high as the face pressure of the pump piston. Special Condition No. 3 Caution must be taken when using external vibration or concrete made with shrinkage compensating or expansive cements. Pressure in excess of equivalent hydrostatic may occur. Wall forms should be designed to meet wind load requirements of American National Standards Institute A-58.1 (Reference to section 2-6) or of the local building code, whichever is more stringent. The minimum wind design load should be 15 pounds per square foot. Bracing for wall forms should also be designed for a horizontal load of at least 100 pounds per lineal foot of wall applied at the top of the form.

Points to remember
6" 12" 24"
With all concrete in fluid or plastic state As Bottom As second foot of foot sets up concrete hardens FT. 5 4 3 2 1

150 lbs.

150 lbs.

150 lbs.

Fluid or plastic concrete exerts the same side pressure on forms regardless of their width.

150 lbs. 300 450 600 750

150 lbs. 300 450 600

150 lbs. 300 450

As concrete hardens, lateral pressure on forms decreases.

150 lbs. 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200

FT. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

As you add more fluid or plastic concrete to forms, the pressure will build up toward the bottom at about the rate of 150 pounds per foot of depth. This will be true as long as all concrete remains in a plastic state. example: Eight feet of fluid or plastic concrete bears on the bottom foot of forms with a pressure of 8 x 150 pounds or 1200 pounds per square foot.

40 13/4 HR.

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8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

70 1 HR.

Concrete sets up or hardens faster with an increase in temperature. example: At 70F. concrete sets in approximately 1 hour. At 40F concrete will set up in about 1-3/4 hours.
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Technical DataPlywood
Data is based on information supplied by the American Plywood Association (APA). The recommended spacings listed in the following table are for Plyform Class 1 or STRUCTURAL 1 Plyform. Plyform is a special exterior type of plywood designed by APA for use in formwork for concrete construction. Though not manufactured specifically for concrete forming, grades other than Plyform have been used in formwork. The spacings shown in the table give a good estimate of performance for sanded grades such as APA A-C Exterior, APA B-C Exterior and unsanded grades such as APA RATED SHEATHING Exterior and Exposure 1 (CDX) (marked PSI), provided the plywood is used in the same direction only. For additional information on APA Plyform, please contact the American Plywood Association, P.O. Box 11700, Tacoma, WA 98411.
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Joist or Stud Spacing

Joist or Stud Spacing

Safe Spacing in inches of Support for Plyform Sheathing Continuous over Four or More Supports Design Fb = 1,930 psi; rolling Shear = 72 psi Load of e = 1,500,000 psi Concrete Plyform Plyform Pounds Used Weak Way Used Strong Way Per Sq. Ft. 19/32" 5/8" 23/32" 3/4" 19/32" 5/8" 23/32" 3/4" 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 350 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 13" 12" 11" 10" 10" 10" 9" 9" 9" 8" 8" 7" 7" 6" 6" 6" 5" 5" 4" 4" 4" 3" 14" 13" 12" 11" 11" 10" 10" 10" 9" 9" 9" 8" 7" 7" 7" 6" 6" 5" 4" 4" 4" 3" 17" 16" 15" 14" 14" 13" 13" 12" 12" 11" 11" 10" 9" 9" 8" 7" 7" 6" 5" 5" 4" 4" 19" 17" 16" 15" 15" 14" 14" 13" 13" 12" 12" 11" 10" 10" 9" 8" 7" 6" 5" 5" 5" 4" 20" 19" 17" 17" 16" 15" 15" 14" 14" 13" 13" 12" 11" 10" 10" 9" 9" 8" 7" 6" 6" 5" 21" 19" 18" 17" 17" 16" 15" 15" 14" 14" 13" 12" 11" 11" 10" 9" 9" 8" 7" 6" 6" 5" 23" 22" 20" 19" 18" 18" 17" 17" 16" 15" 15" 14" 13" 12" 11" 10" 10" 9" 8" 8" 7" 6" 24" 22" 21" 20" 19" 18" 18" 17" 17" 16" 15" 14" 13" 12" 11" 11" 10" 9" 8" 8" 7" 6"

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Supports

Plywood Used Strong Way Face Grain Across Supports

Joist or Stud Spacing

Supports

Plywood Used Weak Way Face Grain Along Supports

Curved Forms: Plyform can be used for building curved forms. However, the following radii have been found to be appropriate minimums for mill run panels of the thicknesses shown, when bent dry. An occasional panel may develop localized failure at these radii.

Support spacings are governed by bending, shear or deflection. Maximum deflection l/360 of spacing, but not more than 1/16". Contact HD Supply for safe spacing of supports when plyform is used over two or three supports. Plywood Data Plywood Thickness 1/4" 5/16" 11/32" or 3/8" 15/32" or 1/2" 19/32" or 5/8" 23/32" or 3/4" Approximate Weight, lbs. 4x8 Sq. Sheet Ft. 26 .8 32 1.0 35 1.1 48 1.5 58 1.8 70 2.2 Minimum Bending radii, Ft. Across Parallel Grain to Grain 2 5 2 6 3 8 6 12 8 16 12 20
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Safe Spacing of Supports for Joists or Studs Continuous over Four or More Supports Based on use of No. 2 Grade Southern Pine or Douglas Fir-Larch Uniform Load, Pounds per Linear Foot (equals Design Load, Pounds per Sq. Ft. Times Joist or Stud Centers in Feet.) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,800 3,000 Fb = varies psi e = 1,400,000 psi Fv = 225 psi Nominal Size Lumber, bxh (S4S) at 19% Maximum Moisture 2x4 2x6 2x8 3x6 4x2 Fb psi 1625 1438 1313 1438 1438 64" 53" 45" 39" 35" 32" 29" 27" 25" 23" 21" 20" 19" 18" 18" 17" 16" 16" 15" 15" 14" 14" 13" 13" 12" 89" 75" 66" 57" 51" 47" 43" 40" 38" 36" 34" 32" 30" 29" 28" 26" 26" 25" 24" 23" 22" 21" 21" 20" 19" 110" 92" 83" 72" 64" 59" 54" 51" 48" 45" 43" 42" 40" 38" 36" 35" 34" 33" 32" 31" 29" 28" 27" 26" 25" 101" 85" 77" 72" 66" 60" 56" 52" 49" 47" 44" 43" 41" 39" 38" 37" 35" 34" 33" 32" 30" 28" 27" 26" 25" 42" 34" 27" 24" 21" 19" 18" 17" 16" 15" 14" 14" 13" 13" 12" 12" 12" 11" 11" 11" 10" 10" 9" 9" 8"

4x4 1625 79" 66" 60" 56" 53" 48" 45" 42" 39" 37" 36" 34" 33" 32" 30" 29" 29" 27" 26" 25" 24" 22" 21" 20" 19"

Note: Fb and Fv shown above includes a 25% increase because of short term loading conditions. Horizontal shear stress adjustment assumes members have no splits, checks or shakes.

Support spacings are governed by bending, shear or deflection. Maximum deflection l/270 of spacing, but not more than 1/8". Contact HD Supply for safe spacings of supports for joists or studs used over two or three supports.
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Joist or Stud Centers

Safe Spacing of Supports for Joists or Studs Continuous over Four or More Supports Based on use of No. 2 Grade Spruce-Pine-Fir or Hem-Fir Uniform Load, Pounds per Linear Foot (equals Design Load, Pounds per Sq. Ft. Times Joist or Stud Centers in Feet.) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,800 3,000 Fb = varies psi e = 1,300,000 psi Fv = 175 psi Nominal Size Lumber, bxh (S4S) at 19% Maximum Moisture 2x4 2x6 2x8 3x6 4x2 Fb psi 1594 1381 1275 1381 1275 62" 52" 44" 38" 32" 27" 25" 22" 21" 19" 18" 17" 16" 16" 15" 15" 14" 14" 13" 13" 13" 12" 12" 11" 11" 88" 74" 65" 56" 50" 43" 39" 35" 32" 30" 29" 27" 26" 25" 24" 23" 22" 22" 21" 21" 20" 19" 18" 18" 17" 108" 91" 82" 71" 63" 57" 51" 46" 43" 40" 38" 36" 34" 33" 31" 30" 29" 29" 28" 27" 26" 25" 24" 24" 23" 99" 84" 76" 70" 65" 59" 55" 51" 47" 43" 40" 38" 36" 34" 32" 31" 30" 29" 28" 27" 26" 24" 23" 22" 22" 41" 32" 26" 22" 20" 18" 17" 16" 15" 14" 14" 13" 12" 12" 11" 11" 10" 10" 9" 9" 9" 8" 8" 7" 7"

4x4 1594 77" 65" 59" 55" 52" 48" 44" 41" 39" 36" 33" 31" 29" 27" 26" 25" 24" 23" 22" 21" 20" 19" 18" 17" 17"

Note: Fb and Fv shown above includes a 25% increase because of short term loading conditions. Horizontal shear stress adjustment assumes members have no splits, checks or shakes.

Support spacings are governed by bending, shear or deflection. Maximum deflection l/270 of spacing, but not more than 1/8". Contact HD Supply for safe spacings of supports for joists or studs used over two or three supports.
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Wale or Ledger Centers

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Safe Spacing of Supports for Double Ledgers or Wales Continuous over Four or More Supports Based on use of No. 2 Grade Southern Pine or Douglas Fir-Larch Uniform Load, Pounds per Linear Foot (equals Design Load, Pounds per Sq. Ft. Times Ledger or Wale Centers in Feet.) 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,800 3,000 3,200 3,400 3,600 3,800 4,000 Fb = varies psi e = 1,400,000 psi Fv = 225 psi Nominal Size Lumber, bxh (S4S) at 19% Maximum Moisture Double Double Double Double Double 2x4 2x6 2x8 3x6 3x8 Fb psi 1625 1438 1313 1438 1313 35" 33" 32" 30" 29" 28" 27" 26" 25" 24" 23" 21" 20" 19" 18" 18" 17" 16" 16" 15" 15" 51" 49" 47" 45" 43" 42" 40" 39" 38" 37" 36" 34" 32" 30" 29" 28" 26" 26" 25" 24" 23" 64" 61" 59" 56" 54" 53" 51" 49" 48" 47" 45" 43" 42" 40" 38" 36" 35" 34" 33" 32" 31" 66" 63" 60" 58" 56" 54" 52" 51" 49" 48" 47" 44" 43" 41" 39" 38" 37" 35" 34" 33" 32" 83" 79" 76" 73" 70" 68" 66" 64" 62" 60" 59" 56" 54" 51" 50" 48" 46" 45" 44" 43" 42"

Note: Fb and Fv shown above includes a 25% increase because of short term loading conditions. Horizontal shear stress adjustment assumes members have no splits, checks or shakes.

Support spacings are governed by bending, shear or deflection. Maximum deflection l/270 of spacing, but not more than 1/8". Contact HD Supply for safe spacings of supports for joists or studs used over two or three supports.
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Wale or Ledger Centers

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Safe Spacing of Supports for Double Ledgers or Wales Continuous over Four or More Supports Based on use of No. 2 Grade Spruce-Pine-Fir or Hem-Fir Uniform Load, Pounds per Linear Foot (equals Design Load, Pounds per Sq. Ft. Times Ledger or Wale Centers in Feet.) 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,800 3,000 3,200 3,400 3,600 3,800 4,000 Fb = varies psi e = 1,300,000 psi Fv = 175 psi Nominal Size Lumber, bxh (S4S) at 19% Maximum Moisture Double Double Double Double Double 2x4 2x6 2x8 3x6 3x8 Fb psi 1594 1381 1275 1381 1275 32" 29" 27" 26" 25" 23" 22" 21" 21" 20" 19" 18" 17" 16" 16" 15" 15" 14" 14" 13" 13" 50" 46" 43" 41" 39" 37" 35" 34" 32" 31" 30" 29" 27" 26" 25" 24" 23" 22" 22" 21" 21" 63" 60" 57" 54" 51" 48" 46" 44" 43" 41" 40" 38" 36" 34" 33" 31" 30" 29" 29" 28" 27" 65" 62" 59" 57" 55" 53" 51" 49" 47" 45" 43" 40" 38" 36" 34" 32" 31" 30" 29" 28" 27" 82" 78" 75" 72" 69" 67" 65" 63" 61" 59" 57" 53" 50" 47" 45" 43" 41" 39" 38" 37" 36"

Note: Fb and Fv shown above includes a 25% increase because of short term loading conditions. Horizontal shear stress adjustment assumes members have no splits, checks or shakes.

Support spacings are governed by bending, shear or deflection. Maximum deflection l/270 of spacing, but not more than 1/8". Contact HD Supply for safe spacings of supports for joists or studs used over two or three supports.
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Formulas for Calculating Safe Support Spacings of Lumber Formwork Members for Single Span Beam for Two-Span Beam for Three of More Span Beam l = 1.37 l = 1.51 l = 2.75 l = 3.27 l = 3.90 l = 9.80
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max = l/360 max = l/270 max = 1/16 in. max = 1/8 in. max = 1/4 in.
Bending Horizontal Shear

El w El w El w El w El w FbS w

l = 1.83 l = 2.02 l = 3.43 l = 4.08 l = 4.85 l = 9.80

El w El w El w El w El w FbS w

l = 1.69 l = 1.86 l = 3.23 l = 3.84 l = 4.57 l = 10.95

El w El w El w El w El w
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l = 16Fvbh + 2h w

l = 192Fvbh + 2h 15w

l = 40Fvbh + 2h 3w

Notation: A = area of cross section, sq. in. b = width of section, in. E = modulus of elasticity, psi Fb = design value for extreme fiber in bending, psi Fv = design value in horizontal shear, psi Fc = design value in compression parallel to grain, psi Fc = design value in compression perpendicular to grain, psi
T

h = depth of section, in. l = moment of inertia, in.4 l = safe spacing of supports, in. S = section modulus, in.3 w = load, lbs. per lineal ft. = deflection, in.

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Technical DataLumber
XX Neutral Axis

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b b

Properties of Structural Lumber Nominal Size in Inches, bxh 4x1 6x1 8x1 10x1 12x1 4x2 6x2 8x2 10x2 12x2 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 3x4 3x6 3x8 3x10 3x12 4x4 4x6 4x8 4x10 6x3 6x4 6x6 6x8 8x8 American Standard Sizes in Inches, bxh S4S* 19% Maximum Moisture 3-1/2 x 3/4 5-1/2 x 3/4 7-1/4 x 3/4 9-1/4 x 3/4 11-1/4 x 3/4 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 5-1/2 x 1-1/2 7-1/4 x 1-1/2 9-1/4 x 1-1/2 11-1/4 x 1-1/2 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 1-1/2 x 5-1/2 1-1/2 x 7-1/4 1-1/2 x 9-1/4 1-1/2 x 11-1/4 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 2-1/2 x 5-1/2 2-1/2 x 7-1/4 2-1/2 x 9-1/4 2-1/2 x 11-1/4 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 3-1/2 x 7-1/4 3-1/2 x 9-1/4 5-1/2 x 2-1/2 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 Area of section A = bh, sq. in. Moment of Inertia, in.4 bh3 l= 12 rough 0.20 0.31 0.41 0.52 0.63 1.30 2.01 2.64 3.35 4.07 6.45 24.10 54.32 111.58 199.31 10.42 38.93 87.74 180.24 321.96 14.39 53.76 121.17 248.91 8.48 22.33 83.43 207.81 281.69 S4S 0.12 0.19 0.25 0.32 0.39 0.98 1.55 2.04 2.60 3.16 5.36 20.80 47.63 98.93 177.97 8.93 34.66 79.39 164.89 296.63 12.50 48.53 111.15 230.84 7.16 19.65 76.26 193.36 263.67 Section Modulus, in.3 bh2 S= 6 rough 0.46 0.72 0.94 1.20 1.45 1.60 2.48 3.25 4.13 5.01 3.56 8.57 14.73 23.80 35.04 5.75 13.84 23.80 38.45 56.61 7.94 19.12 32.86 53.10 6.46 12.32 29.66 54.51 73.89 S4S 0.33 0.52 0.68 0.87 1.05 1.31 2.06 2.72 3.47 4.21 3.06 7.56 13.14 21.39 31.64 5.10 12.60 21.90 35.65 52.73 7.15 17.65 30.66 49.91 5.73 11.23 27.73 51.56 70.31 Approx. Board Weight Feet per Lineal per Lineal Foot (lbs.) Foot of of S4S Piece Lumber 1/3 1/2 2/3 5/6 1 2/3 1 1-1/3 1-2/3 2 2/3 1 1-1/3 1-2/3 2 1 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 1-1/3 2 2-2/3 3-1/3 1-1/2 2 3 4 5-1/3 .7 1.0 1.4 1.7 2.1 1.3 2.0 2.7 3.4 4.1 1.3 2.0 2.7 3.4 4.1 2.2 3.4 4.4 5.7 6.9 3.0 4.7 6.2 7.9 3.4 4.7 7.4 10.0 13.7

rough 3.17 4.92 6.45 8.20 9.95 5.89 9.14 11.98 15.23 18.48 5.89 9.14 11.98 15.23 18.48 9.52 14.77 19.36 24.61 29.86 13.14 20.39 26.73 33.98 14.77 20.39 31.64 42.89 58.14

S4S 2.62 4.12 5.44 6.94 8.44 5.25 8.25 10.87 13.87 16.87 5.25 8.25 10.87 13.87 16.87 8.75 13.75 18.12 23.12 28.12 12.25 19.26 25.38 32.38 13.75 19.25 30.25 41.25 56.25

*Rough dry sizes are 1/8 in. larger, both dimensions. Properties and weights of American Standard Board, Dimension and Timber sizes commonly used for formwork construction are based on data supplied by the National Forest Products Association. Approximate weights listed are based on lumber weighing 35 lbs. per cubic foot.

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Brigade Hex Head Snap Tie
Brigade Hex Head Snap Ties are manufactured with hot forged integral 1/2" hex shaped heads. The hex head allows short-end snap ties to be broken back with the formwork still in place.
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Lumber and Wedge

Break Back Wall Thickness

Lumber and Wedge

Anti-Turn Feature (Flat or Crimp)

Hot Forged 1/2" Hex Head on Stock Sizes

Brigade Hex Head Snap Tie

A-2 1" x 1" Plastic Cone with Break Back Inside Cone

The Brigade Snap Tie uses 1" x 1" Plastic Cones to provide a nominal 1" breakback. Other size cones are available on special order.

To order: Specify: (1) quantity, (2) name, (3) wall thickness, (4) lumber and wedge dimension (allow 1/2" for wedge take up), (5) break back, (6) type of washer or cone. example: 2000 pcs. Brigade Hex Head Snap Tie, 12" wall, 4-3/4" L&W, 1" break back with 1"x1" Plastic Cones.

2,250 lbs.
Safe Working Load

How to Break Back Brigade Snap Ties

1. Place a 1/2" six-point socket and ratchet over the head of the tie. 2. Push the bracket eccentric away from the tie head. 3. Standing in front of the tie, hold the socket on the hex head with one hand and turn the ratchet with the other. A 1/4 to 1/2 turn of the ratchet will normally break the tie end

Brigade Snap Tie Wedge

Brigade Snap Tie Wedge is a high strength snap tie wedge designed to slip over the head of standard or heavy duty snap ties to provide ample bearing area for proper load distribution into the wales. .
To order: Specify: (1) quantity, (2) name. example: 5,000 pcs. Brigade Snap Tie Wedge.
6-1/8"

Brigade Snap Tie Wedge

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1. Preparation
Gang drilling the plywood is the only preparation required. Holes need to be drilled 1/8" larger than the snap tie head. Normally a 5/8" diameter drill bit will be required. The 5/8" take-up of the eccentric on the Jahn A Bracket allows a snap tie with a L&W dimension of 4-3/4" to be used with 5/8" or 3/4" plywood. The 5/8" take-up on the C bracket allows it and 8-1/4" snap ties to be used on 5/8" and 3/4" plywood.
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Gang Drilling of Plywood

2. Snap Tie Spacing and rate of Placement

The most common snap tie spacings being used with the Jahn Forming System are shown below.

6" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 6" 12" 24" 12"
12" 24" 12"

8" 16"

12" 12" 12" 12"

16" 16" 8'-0"

8'-0"

8'-0" 12"

16" 16" 8"

12" 12" 12"

12"

12"

12"

12"

4'-0"

4'-0"

4'-0"

12"

vertical x 24" horizontal Snap Tie Spacing. Recommended rate of placement 4.5 ft./hr. at 70.

16" vertical x 24" horizontal Snap Tie spacing. Recommended rate of placement 2.0 ft./hr. at 70.

12" vertical x 12" horizontal Snap Tie spacing. Recommended rate of placement 4.5 ft./hr. at 70.

Plywood Used Strong Way (Face Grain Parallel to Spacing) Notes: The above recommendations are based on the use of 3/4" Plyform Class I, and 2x4 S4S studs (Douglas Fir-Larch, Southern Pine or equal having a minimum allowable fibre stress of 1,200 psi). Design is based on all formwork members being continuous over four or more supports.

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3. Footing Plates
Good forming practices require that a level footing be used as a starting point for all forming applications. Snap a chalk in back of the plywood thickness and nail down a 2 x 4 plate.
2x4 Plate Nail Plywood To Plate

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Chalk Lines

4. Plywood Panel erection

Erect, plumb, nail to plate and temporarily brace the first sheet of plywood. Erect additional sheets of plywood by nailing them to the 2x4 plate and temporary wood cleats at the top corners. Make sure the joints are tight. If panels are to be stacked, ensure that the panel tops are level.

5. Installation of Snap Ties and A Brackets

Place the ends of the Snap Ties through the holes in the plywood. The 4-3/4" L&W Brigade Snap Tie, Standard is recommended for use with the Jahn A Brackets, 5/8" or 3/4" plywood and 2x4 wales. Two workmen can install the snap ties with speed and economy. One inserts the tie through the tie hole and the other attaches the A bracket.

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6. Joint Cover Details
Alternate A - Drill 5/8" diameter hole 1-1/8" down from top edge of the lower sheet of plywood. Install snap tie, A Brackets and wale and then the upper sheet of plywood. Nail the upper sheet of plywood to the wale.
1-1/8"

Alternate A

Single Wale and A Brackets

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Alternate B - Install snap tie in the joint between the panels. Add double wales and a C Bracket.

Alternate B

Double Wales and C Brackets

Alternate C - Nail 4x4 wale to lower sheet of plywood, hold the wale in place with strongbacks and add upper sheet of plywood.

Alternate C

4x4

7. Installation of Second Lift of Plywood

Lift the plywood sheet and place it into position. Hold the sheet in place with a short 2x4 spacing block, snap tie and C Bracket placed toward the top of the panel and nail the bottom of the sheet to the joint cover wale. Set additional panels by nailing them to the joint cover wale and securing them to the previous panel with a small wood cleat. Install the snap ties, brackets and wales - working bottom to top. Note: Snap ties are not designed to carry scaffold bracket loads..

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8. Haunch or Corbel Forming
A low wall with a light corbel or haunch can be formed using the method illustrated below. For heavy corbels or haunches forming use vertical strongbacks, T shores and A and C Brackets.

C Brackets

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Strongbacks

Filler
Filler

Banding Optional Filler as Required 1" x 4" Scab

A Brackets

A Brackets

T Shore

9. Step Forming
Use of Jahn C Brackets and Jahn Tie Extenders to attach strongbacks allows 2x4 wales to run free and holes do not have to line up at stepdowns. When tie alignment is fairly close, C Brackets can be used as shown in the sketch.
C Brackets

Strongback

A Brackets

Stepdown Footer

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10. Brick Ledge Forming
Brick ledges can be quickly formed with 2x4s placed either vertically or horizontally. By adding shims, of required thickness, to a 2x4, ledges of varying thickness can be formed.

Brick

Ledge

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Variable

All A Brackets

All A Brackets

11. 3-Way Wall Forming

3-way walls can be formed using A and C Brackets with single and double wales, as shown in the sketches.
A Brackets

C Brackets

C Brackets

Strongbacks at 8'-0" craters

A Brackets

Double Wales

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Using Single Vertical Wales for Curved Walls
A Brackets are always positioned on the left side of the 2x4 so that the eccentric is set in a vibration-proof posture. A Brackets can be installed after the studs are in place. Filler strips may be required on the outside face. To eliminate the filler strip requirement, the two sides of the interior panels may be trimmed to take care of the difference in circumference of the inner and outer forms.
Curved Template

1"x4" Banding Optional Depending on Amount of Bracing Used.

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Curved Template

Column and Pilaster Forming Suggestions

Cornerlocks

Vertical Studs

Single Wales Spaced per Design

Detail of Small Pilaster Forming

A Brackets

Sketch of Column Form

Studs per Design

A Brackets

3/4"

Detail of Column Form

W + 3/4"

C Brackets

Detail of Large Pilaster Forming

3/4" L + 3/4" 3/4"

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