FORMWORK DESIGN AND STABILITY CHECKLIST

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--- GENERAL INFORMATION & PROJECT DETAILS ---
[ ] Project Name
[ ] Project Number
[ ] Date of Formwork Design Review
[ ] Formwork Design Revision Number
[ ] Brief Description of Formwork Scope (e.g., walls, slabs, foundations)
[ ] Formwork Type (e.g., Concrete, Steel, Composite) (Concrete, Steel, Composite, Other)
[ ] Attach Relevant Project Documents (e.g., Architectural Drawings, Site Plans)
[ ] Designer's Name
[ ] Designer's Signature

--- DESIGN LOADS & CALCULATIONS ---
[ ] Concrete Density (kg/mÂ³)
[ ] Fresh Concrete Unit Weight (kN/mÂ³)
[ ] Design Loads (kPa)
[ ] Self-Weight Factor
[ ] Description of Load Combinations Used
[ ] Load Combination Standard Used (Eurocode, ACI, AS/NZS, Other)
[ ] Load Calculation Spreadsheet
[ ] Wind Pressure (kPa)

--- FORMWORK MATERIAL SELECTION & PROPERTIES ---
[ ] Formwork Material Type (Timber, Plywood, Steel, Composite, Other)
[ ] Material Grade (e.g., Timber Strength)
[ ] Sheathing Thickness (mm)
[ ] Material Properties Summary
[ ] Material Certificates
[ ] Timber Treatment (if applicable) (Untreated, Pressure Treated, Borate Treated, Other)
[ ] Specific Material Considerations

--- FORMWORK GEOMETRY & LAYOUT ---
[ ] Formwork Height (m)
[ ] Formwork Width (m)
[ ] Formwork Length (m)
[ ] Formwork Type (Vertical, Horizontal, Circular, Complex)
[ ] Description of Complex Geometry (if applicable)
[ ] Formwork Layout Drawing
[ ] Sheathing Panel Size (Length, m)
[ ] Sheathing Panel Size (Width, m)

--- SUPPORT SYSTEM DESIGN ---
[ ] Maximum Support Spacing (mm)
[ ] Support Reaction Capacity (kN)
[ ] Support Type (e.g., Jack, Raking Prop, Soldier Pile) (Jack, Raking Prop, Soldier Pile, Other)
[ ] Justification for Support Spacing (referencing calculations)
[ ] Support System Calculations
[ ] Minimum Ground Bearing Pressure (kPa)
[ ] Ground Condition Assessment Method (Visual Inspection, Soil Testing, Cone Penetration Test (CPT), Other)

--- SHEATHING & FACE STABILITY ---
[ ] Sheathing Thickness (mm)
[ ] Sheathing Spacing (mm) - Center to Center
[ ] Face Pressure (kPa) - Calculated Maximum
[ ] Sheathing Material Type (Plywood, OSB, Metal, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' Sheathing Material, Please Specify:
[ ] Sheathing Fixation Method (Nails, Screws, Clips, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' Fixation Method, Please Specify:
[ ] Fixation Spacing (mm) - Center to Center
[ ] Attach Calculation Showing Face Stability Verification

--- TIE ROD/TIE BAR DESIGN & PLACEMENT ---
[ ] Tie Rod/Bar Diameter (mm)
[ ] Tie Rod/Bar Spacing (mm)
[ ] Tie Rod/Bar Tensile Capacity (kN)
[ ] Lateral Pressure on Formwork (kN/m)
[ ] Tie Rod/Bar Material Grade (Grade 20, Grade 40, Grade 50, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' Material Grade selected above, please specify:
[ ] Tie Rod/Bar Connection Method (Welded, Bolted, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' Connection Method selected above, please specify:
[ ] Tie Rod/Bar Connection Details Drawing

--- RESIN/MORTAR JOINT CONSIDERATIONS ---
[ ] Resin/Mortar Type Specified? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Description of Resin/Mortar Requirements (e.g., compressive strength, workability)
[ ] Specified Compressive Strength (MPa)
[ ] Curing Method Specified? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Notes on potential impact of environmental conditions (temp, humidity) on resin/mortar performance
[ ] Resin/Mortar Data Sheets
[ ] Joint Filling Procedure Documented? (Yes, No)

--- INTERFACE WITH REINFORCEMENT & EMBEDDED ITEMS ---
[ ] Minimum Clearance from Formwork to Reinforcement
[ ] Maximum Reinforcement Spacing within Formwork
[ ] Formwork Penetration Method for Reinforcement (e.g., drilled, cut) (Drilled, Cut, Other (Specify))
[ ] Notes/Details Regarding Reinforcement Positioning and Formwork Interaction
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., reinforcement schedules, formwork details)
[ ] Was a clash detection performed for reinforcement and formwork? (Yes, No)
[ ] If clash detection was performed, describe any clashes resolved and actions taken.

--- CONSTRUCTABILITY & SITE CONDITIONS ---
[ ] Describe site access constraints (e.g., limited crane radius, overhead obstructions).
[ ] Potential site hazards to consider (select all that apply): (Unstable Ground, Proximity to Existing Structures, Heavy Traffic, Adverse Weather Conditions, Presence of Utilities, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT field))
[ ] Maximum allowable formwork overhang beyond supports (meters).
[ ] Describe any specific surface preparation requirements for the concrete pour.
[ ] Method for handling and placing formwork components (e.g., manual, crane assisted). (Manual Handling, Crane Assisted, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT field))
[ ] Planned date for formwork erection.
[ ] Describe any specific bracing requirements based on site conditions (wind, vibration).

--- TEMPORARY WORKS DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Formwork Design Calculations
[ ] Temporary Works Drawings (Formwork Layout, Elevations, Sections)
[ ] Design Software Used (AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, SAFE, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' Design Software Used, Please Specify:
[ ] Drawing Revision Number
[ ] Date of Last Drawing Revision
[ ] Document Review Status (Not Reviewed, Reviewed - Initial, Reviewed - Final, Approved)
[ ] Reviewer Signature

--- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS ---
[ ] Applicable Building Code Version (IBC 2018, IBC 2021, Eurocode 2, Local Code)
[ ] Relevant Standards Applied (Select all that apply) (ACI 301-10: Specification for Concrete Construction, ACI 118-14: Report on Factors Affecting Concrete Strength, EN 12810: Prefabricated concrete elements - Moulds, Local Authority Guidelines)
[ ] Permit Status (Approved, Pending Approval, Not Required)
[ ] Record of Deviations/Exceptions to Standard Practice
[ ] Permit Documentation
[ ] Revision Number of Design Standards
[ ] Date of Last Standard Review

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