How are CUPOLEX® Forms Used?

The concrete forms are supplied as part of a design package provided by CUPOLEX®.  CUPOLEX® engineers design concrete pavements, floors, slab foundations and structures by sustainably engineering the geometry of concrete through CUPOLEX® structural dome methodology. Every project is unique and our Licensed and Certified CUPOLEX® engineers review multiple structural CUPOLEX® systems and select the type and size of CUPOLEX® forms that are site specific and that will provide the ultimate performance to each project.  Once the project’s design drawings are prepared, the specified CUPOLEX® forms are then supplied to the contractors by CUPOLEX® to form the concrete cast-in-place structures as to the design and specifications provided by the CUPOLEX® design engineers.

• The concrete geometry of a CUPOLEX® floor or structure is engineered to perform under compression and not in tension when loaded.
• The engineered CUPOLEX® concrete maximizes control of concrete curing resulting in reduction of floor slab curling and shrinkage cracks.
• CUPOLEX® concrete dome form methodology outperforms conventional plate designed concrete.
• The CUPOLEX® dome formed engineered concrete geometry provides solutions for various sustainable construction applications – uses less concrete and reinforcing with higher load bearing capacity.

• Mitigate soil gasses such as VOCs, methane and radon.
• Provide heat and sound insulation.
• Provide a capillary break from the subgrade and to protect concrete from moisture damage.
• Provide a moisture barrier without using conventional vapour barriers.
• Contribute to better indoor environments and mitigate mold growth, chemical reactions and material emissions.

• CUPOLEX® forms are manufactured from recycled materials therefore contributing to green and LEED certified buildings.
• Reduce cost associated with importing, compacting, certifying engineered fill.
• Replace lightweight fill such as lightweight concrete or EPS.
• One truck of CUPOLEX® forming replaces over 65 trucks of gravel or fill, significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
• Significantly reduces or eliminate the use of clean aggregates used for drainage or permeable venting layers for soil gas/radon mitigation systems.

• Speed and simplicity are the main characteristics.
• Engineered to accommodate reinforcing therefore simplifying installation .
• Allows operations that are completed directly above the plastic Cupolex® elements before and during the placement of the concrete.
• Arrives on site packaged and ready to be installed.
• Quick and simple to install with basic hand tools.
• Can be easily adapted to site variations.
• A full range of accessories and field support ensures secure construction.

• Provide the maximum performance and guarantees superior characteristics of stability and resistance in its structure.
• CUPOLEX® guarantees superior characteristics of stability and resistance in its forming structures.
• CUPOLEX® ensures that its engineered concrete forming systems are manufactured according to the quality elements of the ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities.

• Reduce risks associated with post construction settlement.
• Sites with challenging and expansive soils.
• Protect concrete from acid sulfate soils.
• Designed to support any distributed, concentrated or vehicular loading.

• Reduces building cycle time.
• Provides savings in labor.
• Saves materials over conventional concrete applications.

• Excellent flexibility in working with new construction or remodeled building layouts.
• Available in various depths and types to suit any site conditions or design requirements.
• Simplify post-construction installation of new utilities below slabs.
• CUPOLEX® concrete pavements can be cut and replaced for any planned or emergency repairs.