APPLICATION OF COMPOSITE FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) PLATE AS CONSTRUCTION FORMWORK

This paper entitled Application of Composite Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Plate as
Construction Formwork, looks into the possibilities of implementing FRP as
formwork. The main objective of this project is to study the prospects of using FRP
plate as formwork for construction. FRP is high in strength, lightweight and durable.
These characteristics are essentials for formwork to ensure good performance and
long life span, as formworks are usually used many times. Traditional formwork
materials such as timber and steel, usually suffer from disfigurement due to corrosion
or humidity. Furthermore, difficulties have been experienced in the storage and
handling of these traditional material form works.
Currently, formworks made from FRP for concrete construction is rarely found due to
novelty of FRP material. However, the application of FRP as a strengthening material
and retrofitting for structure are quite commonly used. In this project, research is
carried out to observe and study the characteristics and properties of FRP as material
for formwork. For this study, the scope is narrowed down to the behaviour ofFRP as
permanent or stay-in formwork and the methodology for its development. Data
gathering in this area was undertaken throughout this project period. The conclusion
explains the possibilities of FRP for implementation as permanent form work. Results
of analytical calculations and related data analysis are provided in support of the
conclusion. This report shall give an overview of the project and consists of five
chapters; Chapter 1 is the Introduction, Chapter 2 mainly on Literature Review and
Theory, Chapter 3 will include The Methodology and project work, Chapter 4 is the
Results and discussion, and lastly Chapter 5 is the conclusion.