Construction and Civil Contracting

SLIPFORM
CONSTRUCTION
Slipform construction
of the building core
on the Bishops See
project in Perth, WA

SLIPFORM
CONSTRUCTION

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 The advantages
of the slipform
system include:
Greater speed
and earlier
completion of
construction
projects

SRG is a well established professional engineering and

contracting operation with over 50 years experience.
We are currently operating from offices throughout
Australia as well as Hong Kong and the Middle East.

SLIPFORM SPECIALISTS safety, quality, environment

SRG provides a complete slipform
service. We maintain experienced
teams of personnel available to assist
in all aspects of construction including
design, planning, programming and
construction techniques relating to
slipforming methods.
It is essential that our experienced
slipforming personnel are included
at an early planning stage to ensure
maximum benefit of the slipforming
process to your project.
SRG are well equipped to undertake
projects wherever the location. Our
proven track record and experience, as
well as our focus on safety, quality and
environment ensures SRG are the right
people for the job.
Occupational Health & Safety
Safety, Quality and the Environment Management System
are paramount to SRG. We believe
AS/NZS 4801:2001
that responsible health and safety
management as well as superior health OHSAS 18001
and safety performance is integral to
an efficient and successful project. Quality Management System
Being a customer focused organisation ISO 9001:2008
with an intense desire to be the best in
Environmental
our field, SRG operates and complies Management System
with the requirements of the following
Quality Management, Environmental AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004
Management and Occupational Health
& Safety Management Systems.
SRG has gained Federal Safety
Commission accreditation and is also a
founding member of the Post-Tensioning
Institute of Australia (PTIA).

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 SLIPFORM
CONSTRUCTION

Slipform construction of a cement silo for BGC Cement in Kwinana, WA.

The slipform technique is a rapid and economical

construction method that can achieve considerable
cost savings when compared with the cost of
conventional formwork.
The slipform construction system Reduced craneage as forms are
becomes viable on regular shaped lifted by hydraulic jacks
structures generally four storeys or
greater in height. Shorter slipforms Reduced scaffolding and
can be economical where there are a temporary work platforms as
number of near identical structures. the slipform system contains its
own platforms for working. This
The advantages of the slipform also results in a cleaner and less
system include: congested construction site
Off site assembly A uniformity of wall sections and
layouts can be achieved with the
Greater speed and earlier
slipform method.
completion of construction
projects Reduced labour costs, as the
system provides an intensive work
Early completion of lift motor
environment
rooms and early installation of
lifts, plumbing and electrical
services

The slipform process involves the continuous upward

movement of formwork by means of jack rods and
hydraulic jacks.
The slipform system is a hydraulically
operated formwork system. Six
tonne hydraulic jacks are mounted
on strategically located steel yoking
frames to lift the formwork as the
concrete is poured into the forms.
The formwork system uses 1,066mm
high steel panels held rigidly by a
framework built up from steel waler
frames, trusses and bracing.
The framework provides rigidity to the
slipform as well as support for timber
decking to form a working platform for
placement of concrete, reinforcement
steel and blockouts for doors and
windows.
The slipform process explanation
continues

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 TYPICAL SECTION THROUGH SLIPFORM SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL STRUCTURES

TOP HANDRAIL POST

CLADDING

PERIMETER TIMBER RAILS TIMBER AND PLY DECKING

JACKROD
TOP
DECK

TOP HEAD CHANNEL

PERIMETER TIMBER RAILS
C TYPE YOKE 3 TONNE
MESH HYDRAULIC JACK
HEAD CHANNEL
HANDRAIL CHANNEL

HYDRAULIC PUMP
WATER
LEVEL
TANK
CLADDING

TIMBER AND PLY DECKING

WORKING
DECK

BOX FRAME

CANTILEVER BRACKET

WALER ASSEMBLY
TRUSS
TRAILING DECK
VERTICAL HANGER

MESH
HANGING SLINGS

CLADDING
TIMBER AND PLY DECKING

TRAILING
DECK
PERIMETER TIMBER RAILS

LEDGER

Concrete is poured into the forms in
layouts of approximately 200mm.
The setting rates of concrete are
constantly monitored to ensure that
it is matched with the speed at which
the forms are raised. The jacks lift the
forms approximately 25mm per stroke,
generally producing a slipforming rate
of 300mm to 450mm per hour.
Slipforming can be performed on
either a continuous basis (i.e. 24 hours
per day), or a discontinuous basis
(i.e. pouring to a predetermined height
usually within one working day).
As the formwork is raised,
reinforcement is held in the correct
position using guides fixed to the top
of the yokes. Horizontal reinforcement
is threaded under the yokes and tied
to the vertical reinforcement.
Blockouts for doors and windows can
be formed with either timber or steel.
These are installed as the slipform
proceeds and can be stripped from
the trailing decks. Similar methods
are used for rebates that provide
connections between beams, slabs
and the slipform walls.
When the formed concrete is exposed
from the bottom of the steel forms it is
treated to meet the specified finish.
SRGs experienced engineering and
operational personnel ensure the
smooth operation of the slipforming
process and control of verticality.
SRGs technical staff are always
available to advise on all aspects of
slipforming including coordination of
various trades to optimise resources.

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 TAPERED
SLIPFORMING

Mount Piper Power Station, 275m tall chimney stack tapered slipform construction
at the coal powered power station located in Portland, New South Wales.

Tapered slipform is required for the construction

of conical chimneys, cooling towers, piers and other
tall concrete structures involving constant or changing
thicknesses in walls, diameters and / or shapes.
SRG has been involved in the planning require greater attention.
construction of tapered towers and The heights can often make the use of
chimneys from 50m to 275m high, with cranes impractical. SRGs experience
diameters changing from 25m to 6m, and expertise ensures the success of
and wall thicknesses changing from such projects.
700mm to 250mm.
While the tapered slipforming process
is similar to that used on the standard
slipform equipment, the logistics and

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 TYPICAL SECTION THROUGH SLIPFORM SYSTEM FOR TAPERED STRUCTURES

CONCRETE CHUTE
AND DISTRIBUTION HOSE

SCREW FOR
ADJUSTING
INCLINATION

UPPER DISTRIBUTION SPIDER

AND WORKING DECK BEAMS

RADIUS
SCREW
JACKROD
SCREW FOR
ADJUSTING LIFTING YOKE
WALL THICKNESS
3 TONNE
HYDRAULIC
CLIMBING JACK
HYDRAULIC
TURNBUCKLE PUMP
6 TONNE
HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC CLIMBING JACK
JACK PUMP WORKING DECK

HYDRAULIC
TURNBUCKLE

WORKING DECK
HYDRAULIC
TURNBUCKLE

HANGING
SCAFOLD HANGING
SCAFOLD

Tapered slipform construction

of the Telecom communications Tapered slipform construction of Collie Power
tower, located on the top of Mount Station, 160m tall. Collie, Western Australia
Wellington in Hobart, Tasmania
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about
us
We are an Australian complex services company.
We solve the challenging and difficult problems
that others cant. Our vision is to make the
complex simple for our customers.
We have people working across Australia and the
world bringing our unique blend of innovation,
precision, technical excellence and safety to every
mining and infrastructure project we touch.
Since 1961, we have worked on many of the iconic
stadiums, skyscrapers, bridges, dams, structures
and mining projects, both here in Australia,
and overseas.
Thats because were not afraid to challenge what
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