Grundlagen zur Entwicklung adaptiver Schalungssysteme für frei geformte Betonschalen und Wände

Fundamentals of development for adaptive formwork for free formed concrete shells and walls

When it comes to construction of free form in situ cast concrete walls and shells, the manufacturing effort of the formwork dominates the overall production costs. Concrete shells are efficient structures by themselves but get expensive due to the reason stated above. An adaptable formwork, reusable and able to adjust computer controlled to various geometries will have positive impact on the realization of such in situ cast concrete forms. This paper gives insight into the DFG-promoted fundamental research results on adaptive two sided formwork systems. Found typologies of actuator and formwork surface will be described as well as their functionalities, requirements and geometrical principles. On the basis of the development of an adaptive formwork material, the authors describe how to cope with contradicting demands: An elastically defomable formwork material, capable to resist high fresh concrete pressures during casting at the same time.