Frequently asked questions
- What is tunnel form system? Tunnel form is a steel fabricated formwork system that allows contractors to pour reinforced concrete walls and slabs in a single operation. This method repeats itself every day and transforms the job sites into factory production lines and provides the highest efficiency.
- What are the advantages of the system? - Speed ! - Provides high efficiency in job sites. - Provides a safe working environment. - Minimizes high-cost plywood, lumber and timber beam use in job sites. - Repetitive works minimize mistakes. - Minimizes cold joints and provides a monolithic structure. - Construction loads are transferred to the walls below instead of slab, and this minimizes sagging on elevated slabs. - High ground floors or penthouse levels can be poured with extension legs. - All-steel systems provide durability and strength. Forms can be used hundreds of times. - Thanks to the system's modularity, bay sizes can be changed for future projects and only damaged parts can be replaced if required.
- What are the limitations of the system? - It requires an initial investment that will pay for itself over time. - Requires fast cash flow that complies with the speed of production. - Requires a crane dedicated to tunnel form operation.
- What is the relationship between Ata Formwork and Mesa Imalat? Ata Formwork represents Mesa Imalat mainly in the US and Canada.
- When was MESA Imalat founded? In 1978 and the initial objective was to design and manufacture tunnel form systems for the mother company MESA Construction.
- What is the facility size and production capacity? - Mesa production facilities are 1,100,000 Sq.ft. and it is the world's largest tunnel form manufacturer. - Steel formwork systems capacity is 2,200,000 Sq.ft
- How many years ago did Mesa tunnel forms enter the US market? 23 years ago with a project in Dacota
- How many types of tunnel form systems does Mesa have? Mesa has 5 different types of tunnel forms for different market habits and economic conditions. Apart from this, Mesa manufactures some custom-made tunnel forms for its European repeat clients.
- Do you have pictures of some projects built in America?
- Can Ata Formwork provide tunnel form sequence drawings (rotation drawings) for the new projects and help with the preconstruction process? Yes, Ata Formwork is ready to be your solution partner in your projects with its extensive tunnel form experience.
(1) Vertical panel
(2) Roller
(3) Triangulation
(4) Tie rod
(5) Telescopic camber
(6) Back panel
(7) Slab edge form
(8) Curb form
(9) Lifting triangle
(10) Horizontal panel
(11) Roof lock
(12) Slab box out
(13) Access platform
(14) End wall platform
