The building formwork systems in the Middle East and Southeast Asia have developed their own characteristics. For example:
Large formwork systems suitable for various concrete walls
Composite formwork systems for different concrete structures
Slab formwork systems for casting concrete floors and platforms
Tunnel formwork systems for simultaneous pouring of walls and slabs
Sliding, climbing, and lifting formwork systems for shell structures and high-rise buildings
Cantilever formwork systems for dam construction
Among current international formwork engineering practices, the most widely used systems are frame-based formwork and timber beam formwork.
Another popular type is the steel frame formwork system, which enjoys widespread adoption due to its systematic design. Its features include:
Hollow-section steel frames with cold-formed or hollow-section steel ribs
Frame section height of approximately 64mm
Panel materials made of waterproof plastic-coated plywood or LFT (Long Fiber Thermoplastic) plastic panels
Key advantages include:
Light weight
High strength and rigidity
Flexible installation and dismantling
No need for vertical stiffeners, only minimal horizontal stiffeners
Fast assembly through clamping adjacent panel edges
