Column Form

CIV

2101

Column Form
A

formwork is either a temporary or

permanent mould for the concrete
mix to be poured into.

column is a solid, rigid, upright

structure designed to support a
larger structure above it, such as a
roof or a horizontal beam.

Components of Column
Form

Sheathing
Sheathing

forms the
surface of the
concrete.
It must be
watertight since
the concrete is
in a plastic
state when
placed in the

Yoke
Yokes

are horizontal
reinforcements.
Main purpose is to prevent
concrete from distorting the
form.
Hydrostatic force is exerted
on the form by the concrete
and this pressure is greater
at the bottom hence the
yokes are placed closer
together at the bottom.

Yoke

Footing Form & Stake

Footings

spread
the weight over a
larger ground area.
Stakes are used to
hold the sides of
the footings in
place & prevent it
from spreading.

Batten
Battens

are
narrow strips of
boards placed
directly over the
joints of
sheathings.
Main purpose is to
aid in keeping the
vertical
sheathings

Time Taken to Complete

Task
22-Oct 24-Oct 26-Oct 28-Oct 30-Oct 01-Nov 03-Nov 05-Nov

Acquire Materials

Cut materials into required pieces

Assemble materials to form Column Model

Apply base coat of paint

Apply finishing coat of paint

Materials

The yokes, batten, footing form and

stakes were all made of pinewood.

Ply board was used to construct the

sheathings and MDF was used for
the Anchor bolt template and
Sheathing-Type Yoke lock.

Amount of Materials
Used
3.042

BM and 3BM of Pinewood and

ply board were used respectively, to
construct the various components.

In

total, 6.042 BM was used to

construct the
Column Form.