Technical Data Sheet

Pecaform
Sacrificial composite formwork
USES
Pecaform consists of a flat steel wire mesh with a heat shrunk layer of stabilised polythene applied to both sides of the mesh. This combination creates a material that is both light weight and structurally strong. It can be supplied in either flat sheets or preformed. Pecaform is also easily folded to shape on site. The standard polythene colour is yellow but can be supplied in clear for full light penetration when used as a shed lining or for horticultural applications such as plant protection. Pecaform is very useful for foundation and pile cap formwork and is left in place.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:

ADVANTAGES
n Fast assembly. No hammer, nails or saw, just tie wire n Extremely easy to handle on site using non-specialist labour n Versatile form working material, perfect for difficult radius applications n Primarily intended as a sub-grade formwork system that is backfilled on the outside of the form before concrete is poured

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOUNDATION BASES

n Ground beams n Footing & bases n Pile caps n Stop ends n Special shapes & curves n Void formation n Ribbed & waffle slabs n Penetrations n Recesses n Temporary fencing n Wind breaks n Safety screens

Bases can be constructed from either L-shapes or flat strips of Pecaform similar to either beam or pile cap construction. Lean concrete blinding is applied in the traditional manner, and the reinforcement cage complete with spacer blocks at the bottom is lowered onto the blinding. Pecaform is then placed against the side of the cage and spaced off the reinforcement with strips of long spacers, bar chairs or equivalent. Backfill the excavation up to 150 mm from the top of the Pecaform to prevent contamination.

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Beam Options
150 Pecaform U-Shapes Excavated Profile Spacers Sand Blinding Fixing Pin Blinding Fixing Pin Backfill 150 Pecaform L-Shapes Backfill 150 Backfill Pecaform L-Shapes

U-Shapes

L-shapes below blinding

L-shapes above blinding

Typical beam formation using Pecaform

SUSPENDED BEAMS (ON PILED FOUNDATION) PROGRESSIVE BACKFILL METHOD

The ground on which the beam is constructed should be capable of safely supporting the weight of the wet concrete during construction. Only nominal surface compaction is required and a thin layer of sand blinding to level the formation and bed-in the beam soffit may be necessary.
GROUND BEARING BEAMS

These are founded in the bearing strata. Therefore, a thin layer of sand may be used as blinding to bed-in the Pecaform. Unless supported independently, Pecaform relies on backfill to counteract the pressure exerted by the concrete pour. Suitable spacers attached to the reinforcement cage ensure the beam profile is maintained.
GIRDERS

Pecaform is supplied in U-Shapes for beams and preformed strips for footings to form the required profiles. These are assembled on the blinding, wired together, and lined up. Placing approximately 200 mm of backfill against the Pecaform stabilises the material prior to the concrete pour. Backfilling should continue together with the concrete pour to counteract the increasing pressure on the Pecaform as the level of the concrete pour rises. Backfilling is required up to within 150 mm from the top of the beams and footings to avoid contamination. Spacing timbers are recommended to maintain the beam width, but once the pour reaches the top of the Pecaform these should be removed to allow vibrating and surface finishing of the concrete.
CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

For beams and footings up to and including 1.5 m in depth, where the Pecaform formwork is required to be re-used several times, the fastest and easiest technique is the girder system. This consists of a system of tie rods and girders strategically placed to give rigidity to the system during concreting. A simple locking mechanism at each end of the tie rod is designed to lock or unlock the girder and Pecaform with great ease and speed. The Pecaform girder system for foundation form-working consists of: - Pecaform VR6 - Tie rods and locking nails The Pecaform foundation form-working system represents the most economical alternative to conventional formwork.

Pecaform is a suitable material for construction joints. Depending on the depth of concrete to be retained, support methods may vary. Massive foundations such as those used for high-rise buildings have many construction joints. Pecaform provides a tear-proof form-working membrane which allows starter bars to be fixed in position without drilling. The timber joist bracing for the Pecaform will also act as a support for the reinforcement.

Typical girder formation using Pecaform

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SUPPLY
Standard stocked material is grade VR6 (5.5 mm diameter high tensile wire of 485N/mm capacity at 150 centres) with an overall weight of 2.64 kg/m), Sheets are available in the following sizes: 600 mm X 2250 mm (made to order) 900 mm X 2250 mm (stocked item) 1200 mm X 2250 mm (made to order) 1500 mm X 2250 mm (made to order) 1875 mm X 2250 mm (made to order)

Other heavier gauge Pecaform is available upon order VR8 & VR10. All material comes in non galvanized but galvanized wire is also available upon order.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parchem provides a wide range of complementary products which include: n concrete repair cementitious and epoxy n grouts and anchors cementitious and epoxy n waterproofing membranes liquid applied, cementitious and bituminous sheet membranes n waterstops pvc and swellable n joint sealants building, civil and chemical resistant n industrial flooring systems cementitious and epoxy n architectural coatings n filler boards swellable cork, bituminous and backing rod n ancillary products For further information on any of the above, please consult with your local Parchem sales office.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) are available from the Parchem website or upon request from the nearest Parchem sales office. Read the MSDS and TDS carefully prior to use as application or performance data may change from time to time. In emergency, contact any Poisons Information Centre (phone 13 11 26 within Australia) or a doctor for advice.

PRODUCT DISCLAIMER
This Technical Data Sheet (TDS) summarises our best knowledge of the product, including how to use and apply the product based on the information available at the time. You should read this TDS carefully and consider the information in the context of how the product will be used, including in conjunction with any other product and the type of surfaces to, and the manner in which, the product will be applied. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. Parchem does not accept any liability either directly or indirectly for any losses suffered in connection with the use or application of the product whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.

PARCHEM TECHNICAL DATA SHEET www.parchem.com.au

CONCRETE REPAIR FEBRUARY 12 7 Lucca Road, Wyong NSW 2259

FLOORING

JOINTING SYSTEMS

WATERPROOFING

Sales 1800 801 108

Technical 1800 812 864

ABN 80 069 961 968