Building high quality silos |
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Construction Methods
Our companies have used the Weaver 4' smooth wall Jump Form Silo Construction System (WSBM) exclusively for the past 34 years.
This system consists of either fixed diameter or adjustable diameter form sets. Each ring of forms is 4 ft. tall. Three rings of forms are stacked on top of each other. The lowest outside forms are raised in groups of 5 or 6 and placed on top of the most recently poured ring of concrete. Re-bar is then tied into place. Next, the inside forms are raised individually and placed on top; then the work platform is raised. At this point, the 4 ft. ring is ready to be filled with concrete. Concrete is hoisted by our own hoist and placed via the distributor cart. When the pour is complete, the cycle is repeated until a maximum of 12 ft. per day is constructed and/or the silo reaches its desired height.
Waterstop placed at each cold joint ensures a waterproof structure.
This system is capable of constructing diameters of 20’ to 80’ in standard 2’ steps. Special diameters are available on request.
Download: Heavy Construction News: MWI cuts costs by 15% using jumpforming
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