Everything you need to know about Mivan construction technology

Did you know that mivan shuttering can leave behind traditional ways of construction? Most real estate developers and Indian homebuyers may shy away from mivan technology, but if problems like project delays, lack of skilled workforce need to be addressed, it is time the Indian real estate sector tried its hand on mivan construction. Let us explore what mivan formwork actually means, and how it is helpful in the realty space.

What is Mivan Shuttering? 

A kind of aluminium formwork, mivan shuttering has travelled across the globe and proved to be an economical variant to the traditional method of construction which is labour-intensive and time-taking. Mivan technology construction is economical when it is a large construction. In Mivan technology, the use of bricks is totally eliminated and all the components- beams, walls, slabs, staircases, etc., is made of concrete. Just like modular kitchens have replaced the traditional ones lending greater space efficiency, aesthetic appeal and time saving, mivan technology formwork has helped the real estate sector with easy assembling and quicker construction. Mivan shuttering rate ranges from Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000 per sqm without any taxes.

What is formwork?

It is a temporary structure that provides support for fresh concrete till the time it is able to support itself. The type of formwork employed determines the cost, quality and speed of construction in a tall tower project. Timber, steel rebar, plastics and aluminium are the various materials used for formwork. Mivan shuttering is one of the latest innovation in formwork technology  that is suitable for the Indian construction industry.

Mivan shuttering: How does it work? 

In its ways and the procedure, mivan formwork is much like any other formwork. At first, the wall reinforcing steel is used to mould the structure. This steel is pre-casted in the factory and is ported to the construction site. In short, it is ready-made. All the parts in Mivan construction, be it slabs or beams, are tailored to suit the dimensions of the house structure. Given that it is assembled, mivan shuttering can also be dismantled. So far, the Mivan construction formwork has been placed and the next step is to pour concrete on this formwork to strengthen the shape. Over a set period of time, the Mivan construction structure gathers required strength and thereafter the formwork is removed.

Mivan shuttering: Used in ‘Housing for All by 2024’

Mivan shuttering is used extensively world over for construction purposes all over the world including Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In India, Mivan Shuttering is extensively used in the most ambitious project of the Indian government- “Housing for All by 2024″.

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Advantages of Mivan shuttering 

• Mivan technology helps fasten the speed of construction and sometimes even yields a better quality of construction.
• The finishing is smooth when Mivan technology is used. It is not labour-intensive and there is an economy of scale as well.
• Mivan construction formwork can be reused upto 250 times.
• Given that it is made of concrete, Mivan construction does not require builders or homeowners to spend much on its maintenance either.
• Help in construction of thinner walls that allow higher carpet area.
• Higher seismic resistance.

How Conventional Formwork is disadvantages?

• Conventional formwork is expensive.
• Takes longer to complete.
• Skilled labour required to use this.
• High maintenance cost.
• Have to be plastered after installing, thus making it difficult to dismantle.
• Thicker walls are constructed that reduces the carpet area.
• Intensive labour is required to install and remove the formwork.
• It cannot be used more than 10 times.
• It loses structural integrity in case of seismic disturbance.

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Disadvantages of Mivan construction    

• Aluminium formwork is costly and might not be economical for small projects.
• Mivan construction is advantageous only if you look at it from a large-scale perspective.
• These should also be of uniform layouts.
• While the process is not labour-intensive, skilled workforce is pivotal to ensure that the alignment, pouring of concrete, etc., is done skillfully and in time.

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Mivan shuttering formwork components

The Mivan shuttering formwork has been divided into four types:

1)  The Mivan shuttering formwork for wall components include wall panel, stub pin, kickers and rocker.

2)  The Mivan shuttering formwork for deck components include soffit length, deck panels and deck prop and prop length.

3)  The Mivan shuttering formwork for beam components include beam side panel and prop head and panel for soffit beam.

4) The Mivan shuttering formwork for other components excluding the above 3 mentioned components.See also: 3d printed house: All you need to know about India’s first 3D-printed home

Mivan shuttering construction versus conventional formwork

 Source: International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology

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