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1.2.2. PARAPET FORM CARRIER
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PARAPET FORM CARRIER
This form carrier is a lighter version of the previous one. It is used for applications with lower load-bearing and
forward-moving capacities. Unlike the one mentioned beforehand, the parapet form carrier can be moved manually
and requires a solid base where the guide rail rests on. The jacks of this form carrier type are able to withstand a
maximum load of approximately 150 kN.
The most common applications for parapet form carriers are the construction of protection parapets for bridges or
solutions that do not require high load-bearing capacity, mainly projects with formwork tables.
Form carrier for bridge parapets
Form carrier for bridge parapetsForm carrier for bridge parapets
Form carrier for bridge parapets
A parapet form carrier usually consists of the following parts:
o Main structure: structure bearing the concrete load.
o Bracing: components that withstand wind effects and transverse movements.
o Formwork: part in touch with the concrete shaping it, allowing its adjustment and opening if this is
required for the movement of the structure.
o Rolling and levelling system: components that enable the rolling of the truss and its levelling at a
specific place, as well as its stripping.
o Safety items and access: walkway platforms, handrails etc., depending on the requirements of each
project.