Comparison Between the Tunnel Form System Formwork and the MIVAN Formwork System in a Multi-unit Building Project

Abstract

Tunnel form system formwork is one type of modern system of formwork that is used for construction purposes. This system has become a prime and permanent construction technique for construction of building in the country along with many foreign countries. This system is an emerging technique for construction purpose due to its efficient construction technology, minimum duration utilized and low estimated budget cost in the construction project. This paper reviews the main comparison of the tunnel form system formwork with the MIVAN formwork technique which is the frequently used technique in the country. Moreover, the working process, advantages, disadvantages along with characteristics and limitations of the formwork system as compared to the behaviour of the structure has also been reviewed. The MIVAN formwork technique also referred to as aluminium formwork provides much faster mode of construction work with easy access all over the country as compared to tunnel form system formwork. This review paper also highlights the failure and hazardous activities of the tunnel form system formwork mentioning with case studies along with the benefits or usage in designing, shuttering process, de-shuttering process and dismantling process. This review paper also highlights the modified and advanced analysis of both the formwork systems and its comparison with the scheduled duration and the estimated cost budget of the construction project. The break-even analysis of both the formwork systems has also been compared in this review paper.