The methods used in this thesis are a comparison of international design methods for vertical formwork through benchmarking (Paper I), investigation of the existing production technique with SCC through site visits and telephone interviews with Swedish contractors (Paper II) and measurements of formwork pressure as well as fresh concrete properties in field studies (Paper III and IV).

Current versions of codes for design of formwork for concrete are only covering conventional concrete (Paper I). However, the comparison between international codes showed both similarities and differences. The interviews showed that a majority of the contractors are in favour of the SCC technique, but SCC must be considered as a method instead of a material in order to encourage them to consider the wider effects and benefits of SCC (Paper II). Two results from the field studies (Paper III and IV) are significant. Firstly, the relationship between pressure sensor values and strain in the steel frames has shown very good correlation, regardless of form element and level. Secondly, the torsional moment development with time has been used as input to the calculation of formwork pressure with two international methods. The correlation between calculated and measured formwork pressure was fairly good.

One of the main objectives of this thesis was to find possibilities to increase the use of SCC. In order to achieve the objectives, the benefits of SCC must be highlighted more clearly. Anyone working with SCC must be well educated, quality controls must be improved at all levels, more user-friendly test methods must be developed and improved robustness is crucial. Current versions of codes for design of formwork for concrete must be adapted to SCC. A more long term focus during cost assessments is needed. SCC is slightly more expensive than conventional concrete, but one tends to forget the benefits that shortened construction time and the possibility of fewer workers can give in the end.