Forming speed in a
Panel floor formwork Dokadek 30
Slab formwork at its most evolved.
Dokadek 30 is a beam-less, hand-set formwork system designed as a lightweight strip galvanized and cathodic dip painted steel frame faced with a wood/plastic-composite sheet.
Speed
Quick to put up quick to take down.
Fast forming of large areas thanks to 32 sq.ft. Dokadek panels
as there are far fewer parts to be shifted. This greatly speeds up the forming operations. The entire system has only three different components: panels, heads and props.
Fast formwork removal is a critical success factor
because this operation takes up around 33 % of the total forming time. With Dokadek 30, the panels are stripped out without any time consuming overhead work. The DekDrive then lets you shift up to 130 sq.ft. of Dokadek 30 at a time.
Minimal crane-time needed during formwork set-up
which means that work can move ahead rapidly, independently and without interruption. There are no unproductive downtimes spent waiting for the crane, as the equipment does not need to be lifted onto the floor-slab formwork. In other words, the crane is no longer a ‘choke-point’ during formwork set-up. It is only needed occasionally, to help with closing infill and intermediate zones.
Safety
Productivity on safe ground.
Fast, safe erection sequence, working from floor-level
The rectangular shape of the Dokadek panels also makes it easy to form higher slabs from the safety of floor-level work: Simply hold the panels by the ergonomically shaped grip-holes, lift them and hook them into the Dokadek heads, then raise the free end with the Dokadek assembling tool.
Integral anti-liftout guard
The Dokadek heads have a built-in anti-liftout guard which prevents panels accidentally falling off and makes extra precautions (such as wind bracing) unnecessary. This saves time and money.
Railings from Doka edge protection system XP.
Dokadek 30 is fully compatible with the Doka edge protection system XP. This brings an added dimension of safety.
Simplicity
Easy to explain, easy to use.
Short introductory training time
Because Dokadek 30 has so few separate parts, and such a straightforward erection sequence, even semi-skilled laborers can soon use it correctly. Right from the word ‘go’.
Tackling infill zones is easy
With the suspension clamp, infill zones can be formed quickly and easily, as Dokadek 30 merges here seamlessly with Dokaflex. In fact, Dokadek 30 combines perfectly with all other slab systems from Doka.
Pre-defined erection sequence.
The clearly defined erection sequence prevents the crew from attempting dangerous improvisations, and ensures a consistently high safety level – even when semi-skilled labour is deployed. Because of the number of props and how they are arranged, with Dokadek 30 there is no need to dimension the system in advance. Without additional measures a slab thickness of up to 12.5" is possible.
Fewer parts per sq.ft. of slab formwork.
There are only two different sizes of panel, which simplifies logistics on the site and means there is no time wasted searching for the right parts. The forming operations themselves go much more smoothly, too.
Great concrete results,time after time
thanks to the tried-and-tested Xlife sheet.
Xlife sheet
The innovative coating made of glass fibre reinforced plastic ensures even greater resistance to scratching and mechanical damage. This means positive impressions on the concrete and rework costs are cut even further.
- Rework expenses cut even further
due to fewer positive impressions on the concrete thanks to increased resistance to scratching and mechanical damage such as from vibrator - Lowest cost per use and fewer-form ply replacements
thanks to even further increased lifespan - No unsightly staining
on concrete as it is the case with phenol resin sheets - Easy, fast and non-destructive cleaning
that can also be performed with a pressure washer
Final results
The final results are clear to see: a small number of joints, all of them neat and tidy as well as a uniform concrete finish.
One System, three working methods
How you use Dokadek 30 is up to you, depending on your requirements.
Method 1
Dokadek 30
without drop-head
Dokadek 30 standard system
Method 1 Concremote
Dokadek 30
without drop-head, with Concremote
Earlier stripping with the Dokadek 30 standard system, based on actual concrete compressive strength with Concremote.
Method 2
Dokadek 30
with drop-head
Traditional early stripping with drop-head
Method 1
Dokadek 30
without drop-head![Worker and Dokadek panel]()
Step 1
Fetch the Dokadek panel, hang it into place and raise the free end working in a team of two
When the panels are hung into place, the Dokadek heads ensure that they engage safely and are firmly fixed. At the usual heights, the free ends of the panels are raised with the Dokadek assembling tool, while at greater heights the platform stairway 38", the suspension tool or the DekLift 4.50m are used.
Method 1
Dokadek 30
without drop-head![floor prop is fitted by the second man]()
Step 2
The floor prop is fitted by the second man
The Doka floor prop Eurex is a rugged, tried-and-tested product. And with its high thread pitch, it can be backed off very easily at a later stage – even when it is under full load.
Method 1
Dokadek 30
without drop-head![formwork removal]()
Step 3
Formwork removal takes a short time with no strenuous overhead work, and from the safety of floor level
With the formwork-removal procedure made possible by Dokadek 30, overall forming-times can be greatly reduced. This brings added productivity.
Method 1 Concremote
Dokadek 30
without drop-head, with Concremote![Worker with Dokadek panel]()
Step 1
Fetch the Dokadek panel, hang it into place and raise the free end and fit the floor props
When the panels are hung into place, the Dokadek heads ensure that they engage safely and are firmly fixed. At the usual heights, the free ends of the panels are raised with the Dokadek assembling tool, while at greater heights the DekLift 4.50m is used.
For the ‘without drop-head with Concremote’ method, Dokadek 30 is erected in the same way as for Method 1. The Concremote slab sensor has to be placed on the surface of the fresh concrete after screeding.
Method 1 Concremote
Dokadek 30
without drop-head, with Concremote![Concremote sensor]()
Step 2
Earlier stripping based on reliable data, available in real-time with Concremote
The digital, wireless Concremote sensors continuously measure temperature. Your concrete’s strength gain is then calculated in the secure Concremote web portal. The reliable quality data helps you to support your decisions in executing critical path activities (as stripping) at their earliest possible time.
Method 1 Concremote
Dokadek 30
without drop-head, with Concremote![Concremote key visual]()
Step 3
Optimise your construction project based on measured data
The actual strength values optained in Step 2 can be used to determine the earliest possible time of formwork removal. Concremote not only helps you to save time, but also increases safety with having high level certainty in decision making, enhances concrete quality and reduces costs. Think construction processes forward to boost your productivity.
Method 2
Dokadek 30
with drop-head![Dokadek drop-head]()
Step 1
Formwork set-up
Engage panel – raise free end – put up propsIn the ‘Dokadek 30 with drop-head’ method, too, the formwork is set up safely and easily, working from floor-level. The closure panels are then inserted from above, but because these are so narrow (only 6" wide) there is no need for any additional fall-hazard precautions.
Method 2
Dokadek 30
with drop-head![Worker hammering on the red lowering wedge]()
Step 2
Formwork removal
Reclaim equipment for re-use much soonerThe Dokadek panels are lowered and removed quickly and safely, in two steps:
- Hammer on the red lowering wedge to quickly detach the panels from the concrete.
- Tilt down and remove the panels; take out the closure panels. In this way, all the stripped Dokadek panels are available ahead of time, ready to be used in the next casting section.
Method 2
Dokadek 30
with drop-head![Doka Eurex floor props]()
Step 3
Temporary reshoring
Optimally supported – right to the end of the jobThe floor-slab stays safely shored with the Doka Eurex floor props until the required concrete strength has been reached.
Decision support:
You define the working method
The forming method chosen will depend on e.g.
- the required cycle times
- the stipulations of the structural designer
- the weather during the shell-construction period
- the concrete technology
Every construction task needs individualised solutions. The Doka Formwork Experts will be pleased to advise you.
Doka floor-slab systems:
It all fits together
Doka floor-slab systems are versatile and can be adapted to handle widely differing construction tasks. No matter whether the areas of slab to be formed are large or small, straightforward or complex: with Doka, you’ll always be working right, and working safe.
Dokadek 30 is compatible with all other Doka floor-slab systems. As necessitated by the requirements, the most suitable floor system can be used in each case – or a combination of different systems.
A
Dokadek 30 and timber-beam floor formwork
The new equipment line-up for high speed on large areas and fast adaptation in infill zones.
B
Dokadek 30 and tableforms
The professional solution for combining efficiency on large areas and around edges.
C
Tableforms and timber-beam floor formwork systems
The proven combination for high forming rates and maximum flexibility.
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