Overhead Form Travellers

Form Traveller, is a crucial piece of equipment for the segmental construction of prestressed concrete cantilever bridges and T - shaped rigid frames. It can move forward as a whole along the track. Here is a detailed introduction:
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Structure and Types
Structure
Structure
Generally, Form Traveller consists of main trusses, front and rear crossgirders, suspension, formwork, and walking systems. The main trusses are the main load - bearing components, and the front and rear cross - girders connect the main trusses to support the formwork. The suspension connect the formwork to the main trusses to adjust the height and position of the formwork. The walking system enables the Form Traveller to move along the bridge axis.
Types
Types
There are several types of Form Traveller, such as truss - type, triangular - type, diamond - type, and cable - stayed - type. Each type has its own characteristics and application scenarios. For example, the truss - type Form Traveller has high structural strength and stability, suitable for large - span bridge construction; the triangular - type Form Traveller is simple in structure and easy to install and disassemble, suitable for small - and medium - span bridge construction.
Working Principle

In the process of bridge construction, the Form Traveller is first installed at the initial section of the bridge pier. Then, the concrete of the bridge girder is poured in segments. After the concrete of one segment is poured and reaches the required strength, the Form Traveller is moved forward to the next segment position, and the concrete pouring construction is continued. Through such repeated operations, the entire bridge girder is constructed segment by segment.



Advantages
01
High construction efficiency
The Form Traveller can move forward as a whole along the track, which can save a lot of time and labor in the process of installing and disassembling the formwork, and improve the construction efficiency.
02
Good construction quality
The Form Traveller provides a stable construction platform, which is conducive to ensuring the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of the bridge girder.
03
Wide application range
It is suitable for the construction of various types of prestressed concrete cantilever bridges and T - shaped rigid frames, and can be applied to bridge construction projects with different spans and structural forms.