DUO

Lightweight universal formwork for walls, slabs,

­columns and foundations

Product Brochure – Issue 02/2020

 Content

4 Lightweight DUO universal 9 Benefits of the DUO system

formwork 10 Universally applicable
4 Overview 14 Easy, fast and quiet to assemble
6 Technopolymers in formwork 16 Crane-free installation process
and scaffolding technology 18 Additional benefits

Issue 02/2020

Publisher

PERI GmbH
Formwork Scaffolding Engineering
Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 19
89264 Weissenhorn
Germany
[email protected]
www.peri.com

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22 DUO as wall, column and 38 DUO as slab formwork 46 Project examples
foundation formwork 40 Systematic shuttering from a 46 LuLu Mall, Lucknow, India
24 Shuttering of corners between safe and secure position with a 48 Volkstheater, Munich, Germany
75 and 165 degrees, T-junctions minimum of components 49 Infrastructure construction,
and wall connections 43 Shuttering and early striking ­Pilbara region, Australia
26 Adjustments to the length of ­using backpropping 49 Choa Chu Kang Grove,
the wall formwork to suit the 44 Geometrical adaptations in ­Singapore
geometry of the building front of walls and columns 50 Aspen Residence, George
28 Adjustments to the height of ­under construction Town, Penang, Malaysia
the wall formwork, assembly of 45 Execution of cantilevers as well 50 Los Ramones II Pipeline, San
push-pull props as guardrails on slab edges Luis Potosi, Mexico
30 Safe working conditions in all 51 Tonson Park View, Bangkok,
situations Thailand
32 Shuttering of connecting walls 51 Umbau Villa Thuja, Boppelsen,
34 Shuttering of columns and Switzerland
shear walls
36 Shuttering of foundations

Important notes

All current safety regulations and guidelines appli- pects. The safety installations that are not shown
cable in those countries where our products are in these detailed descriptions must nevertheless
used must be observed. be available. The systems or items shown might
not be available in every country.
The photos shown in this brochure feature con-
struction sites in progress. For this reason, safety Safety instructions and load specifications are to
and anchor details in particular cannot always be be strictly observed at all times. Separate struc-
considered conclusive or final. These are subject tural calculations are required for any deviations
to the risk assessment carried out by the contrac- from the standard design data.
tor.
The information contained herein is subject to
In addition, the computer graphics used are to be technical changes in the interests of progress.
regarded as system representations. To facilitate ­Errors and typographical mistakes reserved.
understanding, these and the detailed illustrations
shown have been partially reduced to certain as-

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Lightweight DUO universal formwork

DUO – the lightweight universal formwork

Wall + slab = one system

You can use the lightweight DUO universal formwork in a number of

different ways:

For forming walls

■ up to 5.40 m high
■ with wall thicknesses from 15 cm to 40 cm
■ for a maximum fresh concrete pressure of 50 kN/m²

For forming slabs

■ up to 30 cm thick

For forming columns

■ with cross-sections from 15 cm to 55 cm in 5 cm increments
■ for a maximum fresh concrete pressure of 80 kN/m²

For forming foundations

■ up to 90 cm high

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Lightweight DUO universal formwork

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Lightweight DUO universal formwork

The latest in materials science

Technopolymers in formwork and scaffolding technology

Polymer-coated fibres are the source mate-

rial for the production of DUO components.

For many years now, PERI has been PERI material research focuses on
carrying out research and develop- technopolymers that are particularly
ment in the field of polymer prod- ­robust and durable. All development
ucts. Throughout this process, the activities are aimed at the specific use
company has focused on the practi- of these polymers in formwork and
cal application of these materials in scaffolding technology. This has result-
construction engineering. This has ed in, for example, the development of
resulted in the creation of a com- simple stopend angles for slab edges
posite material that is based on a and other items.
polymer matrix.
PERI took an important additional step
in the application of such polymers
with the development of the DUO – a The PERI Stopend Angle is made of a composite
material and weighs less than 500 g.
new, complete formwork system con-
sisting of this material. PERI optimised
the material properties of the DUO sys-
tem components by incorporating addi-
tives.

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 Lightweight DUO universal formwork

The benefits of technopolymers Why the composite material is sustainable

Low weight Zero-waste production

The material is very light compared to steel or wood. This All of the raw material used is processed to create the end
­allows for faster, more ergonomic work processes and product. No waste is generated during production.
saves on crane time requirements.

High durability against moisture Optimum transport weights

Technopolymers are shrink-free, do not exhibit moisture Products made of the polymer-based composite are very
­expansion and do not rust. This makes their use in formwork light. This minimises the transport weight and the transport
and scaffolding applications incredibly advantageous com- costs and thus also exhaust gases.
pared to wood or steel.

High flexibility with regard to product design 100 percent recyclable

The injection moulding production process allows the com- All of the components are 100 percent recyclable. Used
ponents to be formed in an extremely flexible way. This ­material, such as for example DUO panels, are recycled in
opens up new possibilities for the design of components, the interests of a sustainable recycling economy and are
e.g. for various sophisticated functions. ­reused to manufacture new products.

Independent bodies have verified the special innovative strength of the

DUO formwork. The formwork system has been awarded several prizes
after being launched in a number of different countries.

In France, this new product from PERI was awarded the MAT D'OR. For this,
communications specialist SAGERET, one of the most important providers of
construction industry information in France, surveyed around 700,000 users of
the digital platform about new products that are worthy of praise. Our new
product won the "Best Innovation Product Award" at an exhibition in Angola
where the system was presented to the North African market for the first
time. During the bauma exhibition CONEXPO INDIA 2016, the system im-
pressed two juries and, in addition to winning the Best Innovation Machine
Award, was awarded the Construction Opportunity Excellence Award as part
of the Conference on Maximizing CE Sector Opportunities. What’s more, DUO
also won the 2019 BAKA Prize for Product Innovation, which is awarded each
year by the Federal Association of Old Building Renovation (BAKA) and the
Munich Exhibition Centre.

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 Benefits of the system

DUO
Lightweight universal formwork for walls, slabs, columns and
foundations

DUO universal formwork is charac- Only a small number of different sys- increasingly relevant, especially at
terised by its low weight and the tem components are required in order ­inner-city construction sites. The ease
fact that it is particularly easy to to form walls, slabs, columns and foun- of handling and the easily comprehen-
handle. As such, DUO is the optimal dations with the DUO system. This sible work steps even make it possible
solution for small construction sites ­increases the productivity and cost­ for less experienced employees to
with lower surface requirements as efficiency of the construction site work with the DUO system quickly and
well as for restoration work where significantly. efficiently.
no crane can be used.
What's more, you will be able to carry Besides the panels and the formlining,
out virtually every work task without most DUO accessories are made of
the need for tools. Not only does this the new innovative composite material
simplify procedures, it is also means with a polymer basis. This material is
that work can be carried out with a extremely light yet has a high
minimum of noise, which is becoming load-bearing capacity.

Universally applicable Easy, fast and quiet to assemble Crane-free installation process

High component utilisation rate Work processes are quick due to High level of productivity and
due to flexible forming of walls, simple formwork rules and quiet, ­ergonomic handling due to low
slabs, columns and foundations straightforward applications with- weight
using only one system out a hammer

Additional benefits of DUO universal formwork

■ The formwork can be maintained efficiently at the construction site

■ Minor damage can be repaired using the DUO repairs case
■ Formlining can be changed quickly and easily
■ DUO system components take up very little space during storage and transportation

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Benefits of the system

Universally applicable
Flexible forming process using a single system and only a few
different components

Versatility is the key advantage of

DUO universal formwork. On a
­consistent basis, the DUO concept
reduces the number of different
system components that are re-
quired, allowing you to apply the
concept universally to your project.
This applies not only to the frame
­elements but also to the accessories.

The components have multifunctional

characteristics due to their sophistica­
ted design. This enables you to use the
panels flexibly for both vertical and
horizontal applications. As such, it is
possible to form walls, slabs, columns
and foundations with a single system
and only a few different components.

With its small panel sizes and ease of use, DUO is the
ideal system for forming foundations.

The fundamental principle of the Consequently, the investment costs are

DUO concept is the ability to use as far lower than they would be if three
many of the system components as different systems were used.
possible for wall, slab and column
formwork in a universal manner. This concept also supports the principle
This will reduce the scale of the of sustainability: The energy require-
­investment you make. ments of your logistical processes will
fall on account of reduced transporta-
Based on the on-site material require- tion and considerably lower transport
ments for a 200 m2 wall area and four weights.
2.70-m-high columns, your investment
costs will only increase by around
20 percent if the DUO system is also * This example calculation relates to the DUO sys-
tem components (including anchoring technology, Universally applicable DUO system com­
used as slab formwork. In this case, push-pull props and slab props, brackets and side ponents for walls, columns and slabs
more than two thirds of the DUO sys- protection, excluding wooden planks and boards).
DUO system components for walls
tem components are used in all applica-
DUO system components for columns
tions.*
DUO system components for slabs

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 Benefits of the system

DUO has been optimised for a room height of 2.70 m. To achieve this room height, you install two
standard panels one above the other. The ability to add panels horizontally and the availability of
60-cm-high panels will provides you with a wide range of options.

With DUO multi panels, it is possible to form In gardening and landscaping operations, DUO is DUO has been optimised for slabs that are up to
square and rectangular columns from 15 cm x ideally suited to the construction of retaining 30 cm thick. The universal DUO Fix Head (DFH)
15 cm up to 55 cm x 55 cm in 5 cm increments. walls and similar structural components. fits onto all standard tubular steel props.

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Benefits of the system

Low number of different compo-

nents

All accessories such as couplers and

corner posts have been designed to be
as versatile as possible. In addition to
reducing the number of system com-
ponents required on site, the scope of
planning requirements and the on-site
material requirements are also re-
duced. Consequently, you will require
less storage space and you will benefit
from a considerable reduction in trans-
portation costs.

What’s more, there will be a reduction

in expenditure for the training of site
personnel. Employees are able to work
more efficiently as the installation pro-
cedure remains consistent throughout.
 Benefits of the system

DUO corner posts

DUO corner posts can be used for a

wide range of applications. You can
use them for right-angled internal
and external corners and, conse-
quently, for any necessary wall off-
sets as well. For example, you can
make use of corner posts to form
beams within the system when
forming slabs. With dimensions of
only 10 cm x 10 cm, they are also
very compact.

Corner posts can be joined together easily with the

DUO coupler and used, for example, to form inter-
nal and external corners.
Benefits of the system

Easy, fast and quiet to assemble

Swift work processes due to simple formwork rules and quiet
applications without a hammer

Ease of use is the key aspect of the

DUO system. The low number of
different system components sim-
plifies and speeds up the assembly
process, which is only subject to a
few formwork rules.

The system components, which are

­often the same, are easy to install. This
makes the assembly process easy to
follow. Only a few additional tools are
required to complete the process. This
speeds up the shuttering process and
ensures a high degree of productivity.
It also reduces the amount of training
that the site personnel require.

Efficient assembly thanks to DUO couplers

The DUO coupler is a universal The DUO coupler can be used for The absence of hammers during the
tool that is easy to operate and many different applications: It enables assembly process improves the level
can only be installed in one way. you to connect DUO panels to each of safety at the construction site.
It allows for an efficient and other, to connect corner posts and ­Particularly in the case of inner-city
­quiet shuttering process that ­panels and to establish connections projects, you will reap the benefits of
does not involve a hammer. with wall thickness compensators and these quiet work processes that do
filler supports. In addition, you can use not involve hammers.
it on standard joints, corners, T-junc-
tions and wall offsets, length compen-
sations, columns and shear walls, as
well as with the DUO stacking aid.

The DUO coupler is simply inserted through This connection allows you to position the panels for flat stacking of pre-assembled, large-scale
the elongated frame openings and then in a flat and even manner. Once assembled, the units.
turned through 90° to secure it in place. couplers sit flush with the panel. This also allows

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 Benefits of the system

Quick, straightforward floor plan design using an app

“QuickSolve” is a range of plan-

ning tools from PERI intended to
simplify everyday construction
work – the web-based “DUO
Planner” is one of these tools.
The application can be used to
plan, form and synchronise floor
plans quickly without the use of
complex software.

Whether you are in the office or on

site: You can access the DUO Plan-
ner 365 days a year. The software
can be accessed easily online, from
any location and without having to
install anything.

PERI takes a proactive approach to The tool is self-explanatory and can be formation. You then have the option of
optimising the planning tool on the used intuitively: The first step is to printing or emailing the easily compre-
basis of individual user feedback ­create a new project using the required hensible plans and parts lists in PDF
­reports. This means that we will be wall heights and thicknesses. You then format for material scheduling. In this
able to provide you with additional enter the floor plan that is to be formed way, simple floor plans can be de-
functions in the future. You can and determine the cycles. The applica- signed in only a few minutes.
send your feedback to PERI directly tion then creates a suitable formwork
from the application. solution automatically based on this in-

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Benefits of the system

Crane-free installation process

High level of productivity and ergonomic handling due to low
weight

By using polymers as a new con-

struction material, it is possible to
achieve particularly low component
weights. Not only does this make
components very easy to handle, it
also allows work to be carried out
in places where cranes cannot be
used, for example, during refurbish-
ment projects.

Our lightweight DUO panels will allow

your employees to work in an ergo-
nomic manner while conserving ener-
gy. All of our system components
weigh less than 25 kg and are there-
fore particularly light and easy to
­handle.

This makes DUO a genuine hand-set

formwork system which can be assem-
bled without the use of a crane. Conse-
quently, shuttering operations involving
DUO are less strenuous and tedious.
This increases the level of productivity
and safety.

The DUO system has ergonomic openings in the frame elements that are designed for the installation
of panel connectors. These openings simultaneously serve as handle strips for transporting the
­elements on the construction site. They make the elements easier to handle and more ergonomic.

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 Benefits of the system

Lightweight core components

The low weight of DUO core compo-

nents makes them particularly impres-
sive. The panels are available in two
different heights, 135 cm and 60 cm,
and in six different panel widths in
15 cm increments from 15 cm up to
90 cm. The heaviest panel weighs
24.90 kg and the lightest only 2.43 kg.

DUO panel Weight

Panel DP 135 x 90 24.90 kg

Multi panel DMP 135 x 75 22.90 kg

Panel DP 135 x 30 9.37 kg

Panel DP 60 x 15 2.43 kg

You also have the option of mov-

ing the DUO system by crane –
you will require a suitable crane
eye to do so.

The DUO crane eye has a maximum

load-bearing capacity of 200 kg.
Thanks to the low weight of the
DUO system components, the re-
quired crane hoisting capacity is
­significantly lower compared to
­conventional panel formwork. This
will allow you to make both cost and
energy savings.

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Benefits of the system

Additional benefits of the system

Straightforward maintenance and space-saving storage and
transportation

With the DUO system, you will reap

the benefits of straightforward and
cost-efficient formwork mainte-
nance operations. Thanks to the
DUO repairs case, you will be able
to repair minor damage to the form-
lining on site. If necessary, the en-
tire formlining can be replaced
quickly and easily.

The DUO system components and the

technopolymer formlining are very
­durable. If the system is used and
maintained correctly, this will extend
the service life of the components.

Cleaning the DUO formlining regu- The DUO system does not react with
larly will ensure good concreting the concrete in any way during the con-
­results and a long service life. creting process. This keeps the amount
of cleaning work that is required to a
minimum. Nevertheless, we recom-
mend that you use the release agent
PERI Plasto Clean in order to remove
any concrete adhesion with the DUO
cleaning device.

It is easier to remove any impurities

from the surface if cleaning is carried
out as soon as the striking process is
complete. This will keep the time
­required for cleaning to a minimum.

The release agent PERI Plasto Clean can be

­applied easily using the release agent pressure
sprayer.

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 Benefits of the system

Long service life

By opting to use technopolymers for

formwork applications, you will benefit
from a long material service life when
compared to timber solutions.

The DUO panel shown here has been used more than 130 times in over five years and is
still fully functional.

Repairing minor damage

Damage to the formlining is part of

everyday life at the construction site.
Thanks to the DUO repairs case, you
can repair scores, scratches and holes
up to a diameter of around 20 mm
quickly and cost-efficiently on site. In
this way, you can avoid having to re-
place the entire formlining due to minor
damage that can be repaired.

If necessary, you can repair damage to the

­formlining on site using the DUO repairs case.

The cleaning device simplifies the cleaning Particularly clever: You can also use the cleaning As the concrete hardly sticks to the panels, these
­process after striking. You can use it to remove device to tighten the wingnut counterplate. can easily be released from the concrete during
concrete residue quickly and easily. striking. This produces high quality surfaces.

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Benefits of the system

Additional benefits of the system

Straightforward maintenance and space-saving storage and
transportation

Formlining is easy to replace

With the DUO system, the form- Usual wear and tear on the formlining
lining replacement process is leads to poor quality concrete surfaces.
particularly efficient: The form- Therefore, regular replacement of the
lining can be mounted by hand formlining is required for all panel form-
quickly and easily with a few work. The DUO system allows you to
screws – even at the construction replace the formlining quickly without
site. any special tools or particular exper-
tise.

1. Loosening the screws 2. Removing the damaged formlining

3. Installing the new formlining 4. Screwing on the new formlining

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 Benefits of the system

Space-saving storage and transportation with DUO stacking aids

The DUO stacking aid is a sophis- What’s more, with the stacking aid,
ticated solution for stacking DUO you are also able to move panels on
panels. The DUO elements can be the construction site quickly and with-
stacked, stored and transported out additional aids. You have the option
compactly, thus saving space. to move the stacks either by crane or
by attaching wheels to the underside
of the stacking aids. To ensure safe
transportation and to protect the
­elements, the uppermost element is
­secured with at least one DUO coupler.

Uncluttered storage of accessories

The lightweight and robust DUO

accessories bag provides you
with a solution for storing all of
your small DUO accessory parts
from the construction site in a
clean and uncluttered manner.

This enables you, for example, to

store couplers and corner connec-
tors safely in one location.

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DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Standard applications for vertical use

The following pages describe standard applications for the forming of walls, foundations, columns and
shear walls. The explanations show important basic principles but do not claim to be comprehensive. All
detailed specifications as well as any possible country-specific data can be found in the Instructions for
Assembly and Use. Furthermore, the corresponding Instructions for Use must also be observed.

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DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

In the case of wall formwork

applications, the DUO system
has been optimised for wall
thicknesses of 15 cm to 40 cm.
Wall thicknesses can be
­adapted in 1 cm increments by
means of compensation ele-
ments. Columns can be formed
with cross-sections from 15 cm
to 55 cm in 5 cm increments.
DUO is also ideally suited for
the realisation of foundations
thanks to the easy-to-handle
­individual components.

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DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Shuttering of corners between 75 and 165 degrees,

T-junctions and wall connections

Connecting the elements

The DUO coupler can be used

flexibly for the majority of
­element connections.

Installing the couplers is straightfor-

ward: The DUO coupler is inserted
through the elongated frame open-
ings of the panels and then turned
through 90° to secure it in place.
Weighing only 160 grams, it is very
light and easy to handle.

Shuttering of corners, T-junctions and wall connections

Using DUO corner posts, it is pos-

sible to form right-angled corners,
T-junctions and wall connections
in 1 cm increments from 15 cm to
40 cm. If necessary, you can insert
wall thickness compensators to
achieve this.

For standard connections, it is usually

the case that three couplers are
­positioned on the long panel side and
two couplers on the short panel side.

Using LIWA adapters to form walls

Together with LIWA articulated DUO frame against damage. This

corners, DUO LIWA adapters makes it possible to achieve an ideal,
­allow you to form walls with closely fitting connection.
­angles of 75° to 165°.

LIWA adapters consist of two com-

ponents: The LIWA 150 articulated
corner and the LIWA wedge clamp
compensation. The adapter allows
you to connect DUO panels quickly
and easily. The tie of the adapter
­secures the frame profile of the DUO
panel and therefore protects the

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 DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Rectangular corners can be continuously

formed. If wall thickness compensators are DC 10 DMP 45 DC 10 DMP 45
required, these are installed between the last
wall panel and the corner panel.

DP 15 DP 15 DW C9

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Continuous forming is also possible in the DMP 75 DP 90

case of T-junctions for wall thicknesses of
15 cm to 40 cm. Wall thickness compensators
are available with widths from 5 cm to 10 cm
and can be used as needed. DP 15 DC 10
DP 15 DC 10

30
40

Obtuse-angle wall connections can be formed

DMP 75 DP 90
with a DUO multi panel and the standard anchor
with a wingnut counterplate. Alternatively,
you can use a standard panel together with
the cam nut.

To form external corners, there is the option

of using a DUO multi panel and DUO corner
connectors.

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DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Adapting the length of the wall formwork to the

­geometry of the building

Shuttering of length compensations of up to 25 cm

DUO panels are available in

widths of 15 cm to 90 cm. This
gives you flexibility in designing
your building geometry and
­allows you to implement length
compensations of up to 25 cm.

You can fill length compensations

­either with timber or DUO wall
thickness compensators, thus
­shuttering compensations of up to
10 cm. A filler support, which re-
quires ­additional walers subject to
its length, is available for remaining
­areas of up to 25 cm.

The assembly process is straight­

forward: Filler timber is mounted
­between two panels by means of
coupling ties and system compensa-
tions are fixed using DUO couplers.

Easy alignment of panels

The DUO timber connector pro- As such, you can use material that you
vides additional support so that already have to hand at your construc-
the DUO panels are properly rein- tion site.
forced and accurately aligned.
The gap between two profiles allows
To achieve this, you can either use you to fit a tie rod and a nut joint plate.
one or two pieces of timber with This speeds up the shuttering process
­dimensions 4 cm x 9 cm or two and improves cost-efficiency.
­metal profiles with dimensions
50 mm x 50 mm.

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 DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Length compensations up to 5 cm

For length compensations up to 5 cm, cut-to-

size timbers can be mounted between the
panels using coupling ties. Compensation
­walers are used to stabilise the connection.

Length compensations from 5 cm to 10 cm

For length compensations from 5 cm to

10 cm, you can use wall thickness compensa-
tors, which are available in 1 cm increments.
You can fix the compensators to the panel
with DUO couplers. For compensation widths
of 8 cm and above, you will need additional
walers in order to achieve an even connection.

Length compensations up to 25 cm

It is possible to implement length compensa-

tions up to 25 cm with the aid of filler supports.
To do so, the filler area is closed with a cut-to-
size filler plate. Walers are then inserted for
bracing purposes.

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DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Adjusting the height of the wall formwork, assembling

push-pull props

Carrying out height extensions

DUO elements can be flexibly

­extended in order to achieve the
floor height you require.

The extension units are usually

pre-assembled in a horizontal posi-
tion. They are positioned so that the
formlining is facing downwards
­during this process. The DUO system
has been optimised for a wall height
of 2.70 m, in which two 1.35-m-high
standard panels are positioned one
above the other.

You have a great degree of flexibility

as the panels can be extended in
both the horizontal and vertical
­direction. For extension heights of
4.05 m and more, compensation
walers must be mounted on the
horizontal joints so that the units are
sufficiently rigid.

The respective country-specific

­regulations regarding the maximum
­extension height must be observed
and, in addition, the weight of the
pre-assembled units must be taken
into account, for example, the fact
that there is a limit on the weight
that can be carried by hand.

Any combination of the standard panels with To implement highly accurate extensions of up
heights of 1.35 m and 0.60 m provide a wide to 30 cm in height, you have the option of in-
range of possibilities for height adjustments to stalling extension connections with filler plates.
the wall formwork. These extension connections can be placed on
any of the panels.

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 DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Practical tip: Straightforward

compensation of height offsets

The connector pocket in the panel

offers around 2.5 cm of clearance.
This means that elements can be
easily installed in cases of slight
unevenness, sloping terrain as well
as height offsets.

To account for undulations, you

can also offset each element by
15 cm. This allows for varying
height offsets within the 15 cm
­increments, starting at 12.5 cm
and rising to 17.5 cm.

3.30 m
3.15 m
3.00 m
2.85 m
2.70 m
2.55 m

By combining 135-cm and 60-cm-high panels, it is possible to form wall

heights of 2.55 m, 2.70 m and 3.30 m. Maximum flexibility in height adjust-
ment can be achieved if additional 15-cm-high filler panels are used during
the extension process.

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DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Safe working conditions in all situations

Assembling working and concreting platforms

The DUO system meets the latest

safety standards in force at your
construction site. Working and
concreting scaffolds ensure that
the formwork working conditions
are safe. They consist of DUO
scaffold brackets, guardrail post
holders, scaffold boards and
guardrail boards.

The assembly process is quick and

simple: Firstly, the post is inserted
into the scaffold bracket. The brack-
et is then attached to a connector
pocket on the panels. To complete
the process of assembling the work-
ing platform, 5-cm-thick scaffold
boards and guardrail boards are
­installed and fixed in position with
screws or nails. The DUO Front Post
Holder and the PERI Guardrail Post
serve as opposing guardrails on the
opposite side.

The DUO Front Post Holder

Safety on the opposite side of

the formwork is provided by a
guardrail consisting of two sys-
tem components and guardrail
boards.

Thanks to the handy DUO Front

Post Holder, only one component is
required for the assembly of the
­opposing guardrail. The front post
holder is attached to the connector
pocket on the panel first. The guard-
rail post is then simply inserted. The
front post holder can be used any-
DUO front post holder
where and is compatible with all
PERI guardrail posts.

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 DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Mounting push-pull props

Mounting push-pull props and

kickers allows you to align the
formwork accurately.

In addition, mounting push-pull

props and kickers will improve the
stability of the formwork against
wind forces subject to your specific
wall height.

Use the brace connector to mount the push-

pull props and kickers on the panel. The base
plate connects the push-pull prop to the kicker.

Multifunctional striking without damage

The DUO stripping lever ensures

that the DUO panels can be
struck in a straightforward and
multifunctional manner without
causing any damage.

With the stripping lever, you will

also be able to carry out frontal
­striking from the concrete surface
in addition to horizontal and vertical
striking. At 1.15 kg, the stripping
­lever is particularly easy to handle.

Single-sided shuttering of walls

The SB DUO hook strap allows

for single-sided shuttering of
walls.

The system-based solution provides

a secure connection between the
PERI brace frames and the DUO
compensation waler on the panels.

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DUO as wall, column and foundation formwork

Shuttering of connecting walls

Stopend formwork

DUO provides you with a wide

range of variants for establishing
stopend formwork. In addition to
standard system components,
you also have the option of using
customised filler plates.

Depending on whether you choose

to use multi or standard panels at
the end of a wall, there are various
solution possibilities for attaching
and executing the stopend form-
work. Compensation walers are
usually used to fix the stopend
­formwork securely in place.

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Stopend formwork for up to 35 cm wall

thicknesses with system components

If you are using standard panels for the primary

and closing formwork, then you can mount a

≤ 35 cm
multi panel on the front side. The multi panel
is thereby connected at right angles to the
standard panels by means of corner connec-
tors. Suitable chamfer strips ensure clean
chamfered edges with 15 mm edge lengths.

Stopend formwork for up to 40 cm wall

thicknesses with system components

If multi panels are used as primary and closing

formwork, the front side can be formed with
any combination of narrow panels, corner
posts or wall thickness compensators. The
­required compensation walers can be at-
tached to the last multi panel elements by
means of corner connection anchors.

Stopend formwork for up to 40 cm wall

thicknesses with filler plates

Alternatively, you can use timber and filler plates

on the front side and affix these with compen-
sation walers. If multi-purpose panels form the
primary and closing formwork of the wall, you
≤ 40 cm

can fit the tie rod behind the stopend formwork.

Wooden spacers are installed to transfer the
load to the walers.
≤ 40 cm

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Shuttering of columns and shear walls

Shuttering of columns

With the DUO system, square

and rectangular columns with
edge lengths from 15 cm to
55 cm can be shuttered in 5 cm
increments without ties.

To do so, the multi panels are installed

quickly and easily using corner con-
nectors. When 45-cm-wide multi
panels are used, the maximum
­column edge length that can be
achieved is 25 cm; 75 cm multi p ­ anels
allow edge lengths of up to 55 cm.

Working and concreting scaffolds

for columns are installed in the
same manner as they are for wall
formwork: For this purpose you can
use scaffold brackets, guardrail
posts, scaffold boards and guardrail
boards.

You can establish the column form-

work in two units with the aid of a
crane.

55 x 55

15 x 15

With the corner connector and corner tie, two You simply push the DUO corner connector ... and then screw it securely into place
multi panels can be connected at right angles over a panel strut to install it ... through the tie hole in the multi panel using the
to each other in 5 cm increments. DUO corner tie.

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Shuttering of shear walls

In static terms, a shear wall is

a two-dimensional supporting
structure which is mainly
stressed by forces parallel to the
wall. With the DUO system, the
standardised approach to form-
ing shear walls involves shear
walls with thicknesses of 25 cm
to 55 cm and lengths of 60 cm to
205 cm.

You can combine DUO standard and

multi panels flexibly to shutter shear
walls.

Shear walls must be anchored at all

times using one to four anchors
­depending on the length of the shear
wall. If necessary, suitable compen-
sation walers are installed to ensure
that the shear wall is level and the
panels meet rigidity requirements.

DMP 45
≤25

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Shuttering of foundations

The small-scale DUO components When using horizontal elements, there

are easy to handle and make the is the option of fitting the upper row of
process of shuttering foundations ties above the formwork with the DUO
particularly efficient. You can make frame holder. This reduces the number
use of all types of DUO panels and of tie holes through the foundations.
combine them flexibly with one
­another.

When you are using DUO standard

panels to produce foundations, there
are two variants to choose from: You
can either use the DUO foundation tie
clamp or cam nuts.

Shuttering of foundations with the DUO foundation tie clamp

If the bottom tie positions in the The respective formwork elements

strip and individual foundations are clamped together easily and
are missing, the DUO foundation then quickly released again prior to
tie clamp with perforated foun- striking. In this way, valuable time is
dation tie are used. saved and the associated labour
costs are kept to a minimum.
In this case, the brace connector
serves as a mount for the founda-
tion tie clamp. In this way, you can
form the foundations in 5 cm incre-
ments up to a height of 90 cm in a
dimensionally accurate manner –
with negligible labour costs. The DUO foundation tie clamp with the DUO
brace connector.

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Shuttering of foundations with cam nuts

Alternatively, you can use cam

nuts in the lower section when
shuttering foundations as the
wingnut counterplate cannot be
installed directly above the
ground. T-junctions and right an-
gles can be shuttered in the same
way as (higher) walls.

Using multi panels

When using multi panels, standard DW 15

wingnut counterplates are used. Cam nuts are

DP 30 / 60 / 90
used for foundations with standard panels as
the wingnut counterplate cannot be installed
­directly above the ground.

Using panels with a height of 60 cm

When using 60-cm-high panels to form the foun-

dations, the ties are positioned in the centre. At
the upper edge of the formwork, timber is used
to brace the formwork to prevent it from tilting
­inwards.

Using frame holders

By using the frame holder on the upper edge

profile of the foundation formwork, the ties
can also be placed above the formwork. This
­reduces the number of tie holes and saves on
work requirements and costs.

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DUO as slab formwork

DUO as slab formwork

Standard applications for horizontal use

The following pages describe standard applications for the shuttering of slabs. The explanations show
important basic principles but do not claim to be comprehensive. The Instructions for Assembly and
Use describe all details as well as execution solutions. Furthermore, the corresponding Instructions for
Use must also be observed.

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 DUO as slab formwork

The DUO panel slab formwork

makes it possible to form slabs
that are up to 30 cm thick. By
using the DUO carrier rack, it is
possible to make the forming
process particularly cost-­
effective. Practical accessories
for filler areas and slab edges
will also allow you to imple-
ment unique and versatile
­system solutions.

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DUO as slab formwork

Systematic shuttering from a safe and secure position

with a minimum of components

Shuttering the slab from the level below

With the DUO system, you are

able to safely shutter slabs from
below. The slab panels are
slipped into the head from a safe
position on the installation sur-
face below and pushed upwards
using the shuttering aid.

This reduces the amount of work

and level of effort required signifi-
cantly and ensures a high level of
safety and efficiency throughout the
forming process. Because the posi-
tion of the slab props is determined
by the panel size, it is not necessary
to go through time-consuming
measurement processes. The
straightforward systematics of the
forming process mean that even in-
experienced personnel can quickly
learn how to work with the system.

The DUO Fix Head

The standard DUO Fix Head fits

onto all PERI tubular steel slab
props with 120 mm x 120 mm
end plates and thicknesses from
5 mm to 8 mm.

The assembly and disassembly pro-

cesses are straightforward: Assem-
bly is carried out by slipping the fix
head onto the end plate of the re-
spective prop until the integrated
clip retention snaps into the locking The DFH Fix Head can be securely placed in
­different positions in the panels: It is used any-
position. Disassembly is carried out where within a panel field, across the edges of
by lifting the clip retention and sim- two adjacent panels as well as in the joint area
ply sliding the fix head down and off of four panels.
the end plate.

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 DUO as slab formwork

The DUO Carrier Rack

Using the DUO Carrier Rack Using the carrier rack reduces material The assembly process is quick and
makes the slab forming process and assembly costs. For example, simple: Simply place the panels on
particularly cost-effective. It acts the number of props required can be the carrier rack, which is nailed or
as a connecting piece between reduced by up to 50 percent. What’s screwed with the girder prior to
carriers and DUO panels and pre- more, the level of safety is increased: ­errecting. It can be used flexibly on
vents them from slipping. Working beneath the slab formwork is all wooden beams and all nailable
straightforward. beams with a belt width of 80 mm
and is available in the lengths
1,305 mm and 900 mm.

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DUO as slab formwork

The DUO Wall Holder

The DUO Wall Holder allows for

horizontal anchoring of slab
formwork.

The wall holder is installed in both

directions on every third panel and
anchored to the wall.

The DUO Prop Adapter

The handy DUO Prop Adapter The geometry of the adapter allows it
­allows for the use of props to be affixed to slabs with different
with end plates larger than thicknesses, dimensions, hole posi-
120 x 120 mm and also the tions and hole diameters. At the same
PERI UP Head Spindle. It is par- time, the prop adapter serves as a
ticularly suitable for applications ­support for tubes with a diameter of
that involve the PERI MULTIPROP. 48.3 mm. Due to the fact that the prop
adapter can be combined flexibly with
DUO heads, the adapter extends the
scope of application of your existing
material.

Using the BeamHead in conjunction with the DUO system

The lightweight and self-explan- The Beam Head makes the process
atory BeamHead can be used for with the DUO system more efficient.
a variety of purposes. You can Thereby, the proven functionality of the
use it in connection with the DUO universal clip is used. In addition
DUO system as well as with to reducing the amount of time re-
­girder slab formwork in order quired for the assembly and disassem-
to install slab beams in a cost-­ bly processes, it also reduces the
efficient manner. This reduces ­requirement for props. With its width
the number of slab props that being 150 mm, you do not need any
are r­ equired and the work time additional girders.
involved.
In addition, beams with a width of up to 450
mm or a depth of up to 850 mm can be formed
cost-effectively using the BeamHead.

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Shuttering and early striking using backpropping

Shuttering and early striking using backpropping

Shuttering with the Backprop-

ping Head and filler panels with a
width of 15 cm minimises the
shuttering time and paves the
way for swift early striking. The
filler panels in combination with
the props provide direct support
for the load transfer until the
concrete has finally hardened.

To backprop the slab, place a The Backpropping Head is always

­filler panel between two panels. ­installed perpendicular to the main
The wider DBH Backpropping ­direction of the panel. You can place
Head is fixed to the adjacent it anywhere, as is the case with the
­panels. standard head.

Position standard slab props in The filler panels are not connected so
the centre of the filler panels to that additional slab props and filler
carry out early striking. This will ­panels can be removed as the concrete
allow you to remove the connec- strength increases. You can use the
tors and the props together with components for the next cycle which
the backpropping head ahead of will enable you to make a saving in
time. terms of time and material costs.

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DUO as slab formwork

Geometrical adaptations in front of walls and columns

under construction

Wall compensations

Additional components such as

the DUO Filler Support and suita-
ble plywood allow you to close
filler areas quickly and easily.

The slab areas are shuttered to the

greatest possible extent using
standard panels. To minimise
­residual gaps, you can also install
the panels laterally. The filler sup-
port is mounted on the last panel. In
front of the wall under construction,
a formwork girder on a slab prop You can attach the DUO Filler Support to the long In front of the wall, a VT 20 or GT 24 formwork
side of the panel with two DUO couplers before girder is used as a support for the filler plate.
serves as support for the filler plate. pushing the panel upwards. You can nail the formwork panel firmly into
place.

Shuttering of slabs around columns

Using filler supports and cut-to-

size plywood will enable you to
safely close residual gaps even
on columns under construction.

Two DUO Filler Supports on the ad-

jacent panels and laterally positioned
timber provide support for the filler
plates. You can cut these to suit
your project-specific geometry.

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 DUO as slab formwork

Execution of cantilevers as well as guardrails on slab edges

Cantilevers and guardrails on slab edges

If cantilevers are to be used, the

panels must be secured to pre-
vent them from toppling. The
horizontal loads are transferred
at the same time. The brace con-
nector is used to connect up the
corresponding chain.

For cantilevers, only 1.35-m-long

panels are to be used. 60 cm is the
largest cantilever that can be imple-
mented. Every panel must be
braced. Bracing must be installed
before the panel is pushed upwards.

Slab guardrail holders and guardrail

posts can also be mounted before
the panel is pushed upwards in order
to save time and effort. After assem-
bly, the guardrails are fitted with back
guardrail boards. The guardrail posts
are then installed on the panels one
after the other at 1.80 m spacings.

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Project examples

DUO in use
LuLu Mall, Lucknow, India

India’s largest shopping centre was 20 r­ estaurants and a food court with widths were combined in a flexible
built in Lucknow, in the north of the more than 2,500 seats. manner in order to form a 50-m-long
country. The LuLu Mall, built by LuLu retaining wall with a thickness of
Group International and covering an The construction company, KEF India, 300 mm. The universal applicability of
area of almost 186,000 m2, houses used around 200 m2 of DUO formwork the formwork solution was an impor-
more than 200 domestic and inter­ over the course of the project. DUO tant criterion during the formwork
national retail stores as well as standard and multi panels with varying ­selection process. The customer was

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 Project examples

On the following pages, you

will find details of reference
projects that have been suc-
cessfully completed. These will
provide you with an insight
into the diverse range of appli-
cations that the DUO universal
formwork can be used for.

Since the new, lightweight form-

work was first introduced, DUO
has proved its worth and versatility
in a wide range of markets.
The DUO system can be adapted
flexibly to your specific project
­requirements. Depending on the
focal point of your project, by opt-
ing to use the DUO system, you
will benefit from the various ad-
vantages that the system has to
offer.

won over by the fact that the light- meaning they will make a significant
weight DUO formwork could be used cost saving.
flexibly for a wide range of applica-
tions, namely the formation of slabs,
walls, foundations and columns. The
construction company will be using the
formwork again in future projects,

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Project examples

DUO in use

No additional tools were required for the installa-

tion process thanks to the easily operable DUO
coupler.

The DUO system was the ideal choice for implementing a wide range of The lightweight DUO formwork elements were
­applications. perfectly suited to building redevelopment.

Volkstheater,
Munich, Germany

During the construction of the new Volkstheater in Munich, The site manager of the project made the conscious deci-
Germany, the DUO formwork system was used whenever a sion to work with the DUO system: "Considering the fact
crane was not available or only available to a limited extent: that we work on a wide range of different projects, there is
In addition to the strip foundations, beams and the lift shaft, a growing need for us to have suitable formwork for refur-
the internal side of the reinforced concrete external wall, bishing old buildings. That's why we opted for DUO as a
which is over three metres high, were formed by hand using lightweight hand-set formwork system for applications
lightweight DUO panels. ­inside the buildings themselves."

The outcome of this was a complex covering around

26,000 m² on the former premises of the Munich Stockyard.
The refurbishment of the adjacent listed building was also
included in the construction project.

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Using the DUO system resulted in a considerable increase in efficiency on The DUO panels were ideal for forming small-scale concrete components
the construction site. with low surface requirements.

Applications in infrastructure construction, Choa Chu Kang Grove,

Pilbara Region, Australia Singapore

The Monford Group used the DUO system for a wide range A new residential quarter with several multi-storey buildings
of tasks as part of a large-scale infrastructure project. In was built in the western area of Singapore. In total, contrac-
Western Australia, the contractor constructed, among other tor TiongSeng erected 13 apartment buildings with luxurious
things, numerous shaft walls, sewers and bottom slabs owner-occupied apartments featuring 20 to 25 storeys per
­using the lightweight formwork. A big advantage of the building.
­system for these applications was its low weight, which
made both crane and scaffolding unnecessary. DUO was used for the pier heads of the substructure and
for the walls of the rising structures. The lightweight panels
Due to the simple assembly logic of the system, even less were ideally suited for small-sized concrete elements with
experienced users were quickly able to carry out forming low surface requirements. The panels could be moved
operations with DUO. As such, the trained formwork crafts- ­easily by hand and also cleaned very quickly before each
men of the Monford Group were able to focus on those subsequent application.
­areas where more complex forms had to be carpentered by
hand. This resulted in additional cost savings for the
­construction project.

According to the managing director of the contractor, the

­advantages of the universal formwork were obvious: the
low weight reduced crane costs and the risk of injury to the
­users while the simple assembly process led to increased effi­
ciency thus ensuring better results throughout construction.

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Project examples

DUO in use

Successful first use of the lightweight universal formwork for the construc- Easy to mount and move manually.
tion of shear walls.

Aspen Residence, Los Ramones II Pipeline,

George Town, Penang, Malaysia San Luis Potosi, Mexico

The Aspen Residence residential and commercial building, The reinforced concrete frame columns of this control sta-
featuring a total of 26 storeys, was built in Penang. While tion for a gas pipeline were formed using the DUO universal
the construction team worked conventionally with timber formwork. 45 quadratic columns, each of them four metres
and boards on the first 13 storeys, the DUO universal form- high with edge lengths of 40 cm and 50 cm were construct-
work was used for the shear walls of the upper storeys. ed. The construction team mounted a total of five sets of
With horizontally and vertically arranged DUO panel exten- formwork, each of which featuring four DUO DMP 75 multi
sions, up to 3.25-m-high wall formwork units were mounted panels - connected by means of DUO corner connectors.
and used 4 to 5 times per storey. A circumferential PERI UP working scaffold with ladder
­access ensured safe working conditions.
Due to the simple formwork logic, the construction team
were able to work very quickly with the new system and This was just the latest construction site to benefit from the
­after only a brief induction period. Due to the low weight, no easily comprehensible DUO assembly system. Due to the
crane was required for assembly operations and moving the system’s simplicity, the cost of having the site personnel
formwork. As a result, no time was lost waiting for the trained by a PERI supervisor was reduced significantly –
crane, which expedited the construction work. Last but not training consisted merely of a short briefing on formwork,
least, the minimal cleaning work resulted in a time saving: cleaning, storage and safe working habits. As such, it was
Because very little of the concrete sticks to the panels, the possible to achieve a very high level of efficiency on the
formlining can be cleaned quickly and easily after every use. construction site from the outset. “Above all else, the low
weight of the panels is hugely beneficial on the construction
The project manager summed up the fact that compared to site as work carried out by hand cuts down on crane time
the use of conventional timber formwork, around 50 percent and speeds up the progress of the construction work”, pro-
working time was saved - and this with minimal training ject manager Ismael Gomez explained after the work had
­requirements. been completed.

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Low weight, small-format formwork elements – DUO showed off these Modifications and extensions without the use of a crane - best solved with
­advantages to the full with these basement walls. DUO.

Tonson Park View, Reconstruction Villa Thuja,

Bangkok, Thailand Boppelsen, Switzerland

The so-called Tonson Park View was constructed as part of The listed Villa Thuja building in Boppelsen, situated to the
an important housing project with a total of four towers. north-west of Zurich, recently underwent a structural altera-
Upon completion, the building will offer luxurious apart- tion; in addition, an extension was added to this historically
ments on a total of 17 floors. In addition, the high-rise important structure. One of the essential requirements the
­structure includes two basement storeys. As is customary contractor had to accommodate was to carry out all work
in Bangkok, the excavation pit was enclosed with sheet pil- without a crane – both outside and inside the building. PERI
ing. During the formwork planning phase for the walls and developed a solution based on the lightweight DUO univer-
columns in the basement, the contractor was confronted sal formwork, which was used for forming both the walls
with a very restricted working area due to the shear wall. In and slabs.
addition, the use of a crane was difficult, in particular due to
the steel struts used for bracing the sheet piling. DUO was Due to the small-scale formats and low weights, the panels
therefore the optimal solution to meet these challenges – in were very easy to handle which offered great advantages
particular due to the low weight and modularity of the form- especially with regard to the work required inside the villa.
work system. Subsequently, the construction site team One further benefit that the contractor pointed out was that
­decided to use the new universal formwork for the upper the formwork system only included a limited number of
floors as well, where shear walls with heights of up to four small components which further simplified logistics and
metres were also to be constructed. handling procedures. In some areas, single-sided concreting
operations had to be carried out. To this end, PERI's Swiss
The contractor, Thai Obayashi, provided an extremely engineers developed a suitable horizontal support solution.
­positive assessment of the quality of the concrete surfaces
achieved with DUO. This was not the focal point of the
­construction project – but in this case it was a positive
­outcome.

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