DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF ADJUSTABLE FORMWORK YOKE
Author:
Rolem L. Basiya, PhD*, Robert T. Aguillon, PhD, Raynor F. Ereje, PhD
Published Date:
2025-07-16
Keywords:
Adjustable Formwork Yoke, Construction Support, Technology Acceptability, Structural Strength Testing, Formwork Efficiency.
Abstract:
The yoke plays a crucial role in the construction industry, as it provides essential support and alignment in formwork systems, ensuring structural accuracy and safety during concrete works. The study aimed to develop and fabricate an adjustable formwork yoke, determine its acceptability in terms of design, efficiency, functionality, and features, and test its strength in terms of tensile, shearing, and bending. The study used the developmental-descriptive method of research. A researcher-made instrument was formulated and administered to twenty-five (25) DTI-accredited builders and contractors to evaluate the technology acceptability of the developed adjustable formwork yoke across the identified criteria. The results of the study revealed that the adjustable formwork yoke achieved very high ratings in all areas. The item with the highest mean score was design, followed by features, functionality, and lastly, efficiency. Furthermore, laboratory tests showed that the yoke’s material is highly suitable for various construction activities, as it demonstrated superior strength in tensile, shearing, and bending tests. It is recommended that the area of efficiency be further examined, since it received the lowest mean score among the criteria, by adding mechanisms to make the device more secure and sturdy. Additionally, exploring other locking mechanisms to further increase the holding power of the formwork yoke and incorporating attachments such as shoring and bracing should be undertaken to improve the device further.