Alsina presented its new Modular Hanging Beam system “Friendly Beams” at the 31st edition of Bauma construction fair.
Alsina Formwork has developed the recoverable VCM (Modular Hanging Beam) system, the only formwork beams system that is 100% recoverable at 72 hours after concreting, designed specifically for shuttering hanging beams.
This is a metal system with easy assembly that solves the problems arising from the use of timber and non-recoverable formwork beams, composed of elements made of reinforced steel frame and phenolic surface. With this new system, Alsina helps to achieve an orderly, safe and cost-effective process when shuttering beams, since it is designed to reduce the time and improve the quality of the formwork and stripping of the beams.
VCM is a light handling system (22 kg / m2) but also very strong considering the loading use it must support (25 kN / m2). On the other hand, it is a system that considers from the start the needed underpinning to make partial down-striking without affecting those props that accompany the structure until it reaches its resistance. This allows not only recovering the sides of the beams, but part of the funds, in addition to having consoles for emptying the structure, so the operator can work properly without bending or climbing, with proper ergonomics, comfortably and safely.
The VCM system has been used successfully in several projects, among which are the constructions of the Technological University of Peru (UTP) and the Vista Verde Residential project, both in Peru. The UTP construction project involves the implementation of two buildings, one 15-story and one 13-story, plus the construction of 6 basements. The company carrying out the project (MANTTO) has chosen Alsina’s formwork solutions, paying special attention to the VCM system, which is successfully operating in the project’s implementation.
On the other hand, Alsina’s formwork and its VCM system have been chosen to carry out the megaproject Vista Verde Residential, in the district of Surquillo, Lima. This important urban mega project will be built on a full city block, where 453 apartments spread over 7 10-story towers and three basements each will be built within the framework of the promoting housing program for Army officers of Peru.
