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Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago, USA
Comprehensive Formwork Solution
for Massive Chicago Skyscraper
At 92 stories and 1,131 feet (345 m) the Trump International Hotel and Casino is the latest skyscraper to rise above the Chicago skyline.
Floorplan setbacks were positioned at various heights to complement the architecture of the existing surrounding highrises. PERI is currently providing a comprehensive formwork solution for the concrete subcontractor, The James McHugh Construction Company. The formwork design must be both cost-effective on repetitive floorplans, yet can still adapt to the numerous structural changes on future levels.
The concrete formwork requirements are massive to meet the aggressive 1 floor per week building schedule. Over 16,900 MULTIPROPs, 2,600 PEP Props and 7,500 MRK frames are needed for the shoring alone on the initial levels.
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ACS R Self Climbing System
RCS Rail Climbing System
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James Payne
Project Superintendant
“All the systems on site are easy to use and adapt quickly to the changing conditions of this large project. The engineering and logistical support we receive from PERI is important to our success.”
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ACS units spanning 30 ft (9.10 m) are anchored to the large peripheral 5 ft x 5.5 ft (1.50 m x 1.70 m) columns, all formed by custom VARIO panels. Numerous other formwork systems are all coordinated on site with a resident full time PERI engineer. This is in addition to highly experienced site support from PERI headquarters in Germany. |
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34 new RCS-P (Rail Climbing System) units will be used on the upper levels to completely enclose the floors under construction in conjunction with the 8 ACS units. This allows for superior protection against falling and strong winds at great heights. Worker productivity is also maximized with this increased perception of safety on the slab edges. |
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The concrete construction is expected to be finished by mid 2008, with a final project completion date in 2009. |
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| Contractor: |
James McHugh Construction Co. Chicago Illinois |
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PERI Chicago, USA |
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Field Service:
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PERI Formwork Systems, Inc., United States of America
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PERI scope 02/2006, USA, Canada
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