Apprentice Training, civil & heavy

Bridge Abutment Stem & Waterstop Formwork

Heavy-duty modular panel gang forms, 9 in ribbed PVC waterstop, 3/4 in taper ties

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
35 parts and 48 fasteners in 7 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Do not puncture the central bulb of the PVC waterstop with framing nails or tie wire, as this destroys waterproof elasticity.
Vibrate concrete thoroughly around ribbed wings without touching the vibrator head directly against the flexible waterstop.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, civil & heavy

Bridge Abutment Stem & Waterstop Formwork

Heavy-duty modular panel gang forms, 9 in ribbed PVC waterstop, 3/4 in taper ties

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
35 parts and 48 fasteners in 7 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Do not puncture the central bulb of the PVC waterstop with framing nails or tie wire, as this destroys waterproof elasticity.
Vibrate concrete thoroughly around ribbed wings without touching the vibrator head directly against the flexible waterstop.