ABSTRACT
Due to the importance of formwork systems in the construction industry, some revolutionary inventions were necessary to fit the different construction purposes and circumstances. However, these inventions focused on increasing the capacity of the commercially available systems instead of introducing new structural concepts. This paper discusses the strengthening of a new false work system that utilizes the concept of the funicular arch in the falsework/formwork industry. The new system consists of two trusses that follow the funicular arch concept and connected by a bracing system. The new system is structurally tested and proved that the structural concept is sound and can be used in the construction industry. The points of weakness of the system were identified and different strengthening options were examined and one bracing system has been identified to be added to the new system to strengthen it and avoid failure due to buckling. The choice of that new bracing members depended on several factors such as the light weight, constructability in terms of erection time and cost.
