Foundations

The Alu-Framax panels can also be used for foundations. This is particularly advantageous where it is intended to continue forming (i.e. the walls) using the same panels. Foundations can be quickly formed with all AluFramax panels, with the panels either upright or on their sides. The quick acting clamp and a blow with the hammer are all it takes to join the panels. Length closures and corners are solved just as simply as in the normal wall. Practical accessories such as the foundation clamp and anchoring bracket make the work very much easier.

Sideways-on panels
Form-ties:
at top ~ with tie-rod 15.0 mm and super-plate 15.0
at bottom ~ with Framax foundation clamp and Doka perforated tape 50 x 2 mm/25 m
In this way, all widths of wall can be formed, within a 5 cm grid.
Max. panel width = max. concreting height = 90 cm.


Smaller widths of panel are of course also possible.
E.g.: Panel 0.60 m x 2.70 m

E.g.: Panel 0.45 m x 2.70 m + panel 0.30 x 2.70 m

For every 2.70 m of panel length, 2 foundation clamps are necessary.
The permitted load for a tie-point with the Framax foundation clamp and the Doka perforated tape is 12 kN.

Upright 0.90 m panels
In the example below, one form-tie is sufficient for the height shown.
Be sure to fit the wooden spacers exactly as shown!



Sideways-on panels in confined excavation trenches
In very narrow trenches, the bottom tie can be replaced by horizontal bracing. The use of the Framax anchoring bracket for the top tie has the following effects:
• Form-tie is above the panel - no form-tie holes - no sleeve-tubes
• Tie-rods cannot be knocked off; anchor-plates cannot slide out of position
• Form-tie spacings are freely selectable



Shoring the panel
With the aid of a Framax connecting timber and an in-situ wooden board, you can shore the panels so that they stand firmly.