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What Is Disposable Formwork?

Disposable formwork is a single-use plastic form that stays embedded in the concrete. Made from recycled polypropylene, the dome modules create ventilated voids beneath foundations and slabs — eliminating fill material, formwork strip-out and radon-gas risk while speeding construction by 30–50%.

Dome Disposable Formwork System

Construction companies increasingly need eco-friendly, cost-reducing solutions. In this context, dome permanent formworks offer a revolutionary alternative to traditional construction methods.

It provides flexibility to engineers and architects through the lightweight reinforced raised slab. This innovative material delivers solutions for fill areas and low slabs.

First and only in Turkey, the GooPlast Dome Disposable Formwork System is available in 125 mm or 200 mm pipe sizes — used for different load resistances and to create wider spans.

Permanent Disposable Formwork System replaces conventional fill materials such as sand, gravel, EPS and concrete with a lightweight construction fill, reducing project cost and labor.

Thanks to its flexible structure, plastic disposable formworks easily adapt to different ground levels, enabling more efficient project execution.

Beyond being a lightweight fill, the formwork creates a hygienic void that eliminates moisture. Integrated with a ventilation system, it effectively dispels accumulated moisture and radon gas.

Technical Specifications

Dome height: 15 cm (single module)
Max. elevation: up to 300 cm
Pipe size: Ø125 mm / Ø200 mm
Module weight: ~2.5 kg
Material: Recycled polypropylene + PVC
Concrete class: C25 / C30
Concrete savings: ~25% vs traditional
Certifications: ISO 9001/14001/45001 · CE

Disposable Formwork Usage Areas

Industrial Building

Pool Edges

Landscape Area

Parking Lot Elevation

Flood Water Protection Tank

Rainwater Collection

Parking Drainage

Construction Foundation

Disposable Formwork Advantages

Disposable formworks are single-use forms used in reinforced raised slabs. Lightweight and strong, they install quickly. After concrete is poured, the resulting structure carries heavy loads — hundreds of columns, arches and domes form a reinforced raised slab with high load-bearing capacity.

The Dome Permanent Formwork is made from recycled plastics. A single module weighs only 2.5 kg — far lighter than traditional formwork — making installation easy and reducing transport costs. High-strength polypropylene easily carries concrete loads and resists impact and abrasion.

Thanks to the interlocking system, the dome formwork is installed quickly without special equipment. Site teams complete the application in short order, significantly cutting labor costs and assembly time.

Slab applications with the dome system are completed much faster than traditional methods. Modular design enables parallel workflows, increasing site productivity and shortening project timelines.

The dome system removes the need for traditional sand, gravel and EPS fills. Structural weight drops, transport and laying costs decrease, foundation and reinforcement requirements shrink — yielding major savings.

Made from recycled polypropylene, the dome formwork remains permanently in place after concrete pour — no stripping, no waste, no scrap. This shortens construction time and eliminates site waste-management costs.

Lightweight and stackable, dome modules are palletized compactly. A single truck delivers hundreds of square meters of slab area, drastically reducing transport and storage costs vs. traditional fills.

High-strength polypropylene resists corrosion, moisture and chemicals. The dome system retains its form and performance for the lifetime of the structure, supporting long-term load behavior.

The Dome Permanent Formwork creates a void structure instead of solid fill. This contributes to both sound and thermal insulation, creating quieter and more thermally efficient interiors in homes, offices and commercial buildings.

Moisture and radon gas degrade indoor air quality. The dome system's void structure effectively controls ground-floor moisture and prevents radon ingress. Combined with ventilation, it creates a healthy interior environment.

Disposable Formwork vs Traditional Fill

	Disposable Formwork (KubbeX)	Traditional (sand/gravel/EPS)
Logistics	1 truck	up to ~50 trucks
Structural load	Light (concrete only)	Heavy ground load
Speed	Pour while upper floors continue	Slow, sequential
Radon & moisture	Controlled via ventilation	No control
Waste	Zero (no strip-out)	Excavation + EPS waste
Sustainability	100% recycled, LEED	High carbon/transport

How to Apply Disposable Formwork?

Ground Preparation

First, prepare the ground properly. Compact if needed and achieve a level surface. Lay geotextile to prevent moisture rising from the ground.

Foot and Lath Installation

Place the system's feet and laths in the planned pattern. Feet provide support points for the dome forms; laths interconnect the feet and reinforce the system. Keep everything level and aligned.

Dome Placement

Place dome forms on the feet. The interlocking system makes assembly easy; each dome connects firmly with its neighbors, directly affecting load capacity.

Reinforcement Placement

Lay the project-specified rebar over the dome forms. Reinforcement provides slab strength; diameter, spacing and placement follow structural calculations. Correct positioning is critical.

Concrete Pouring

Pour concrete over the reinforcement. Concrete envelops the dome forms, creating a durable slab. Ensure homogeneous distribution and full coverage of reinforcement. After curing, the structure is ready; the formwork stays permanently beneath as continuous support.

Disposable Formwork Application Video

These Projects Chose Disposable Formwork

Borsa İstanbulTorun Center3. İstanbulYapı Kredi BankIstanbul UniversityAğaoğlu Çekmeköy ParkNefes Koru Göktürk

28%+

Cost advantage

62+ days

Construction time saved

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Certified, Standards-Compliant Manufacturing

ISO 9001:2015ISO 14001:2015ISO 45001:2018CE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Disposable formwork is a single-use form made from recycled plastic, used in reinforced raised slabs in place of traditional sand/gravel/EPS fills. It remains permanently in the structure after pouring — reducing weight, providing sound and thermal insulation, and helping control moisture.

Lightweight and durable build, fast installation, less fill material, zero waste, easy transport, long life, sound/thermal insulation and moisture/radon control. Significantly reduces total construction cost and time.

Industrial buildings, pool edges, landscape areas, parking lot elevation, flood-water tanks, rainwater collection reservoirs, parking drainage and construction foundations.

Installation time depends on project area and site conditions. Thanks to the interlocking joins, it is completed far faster than traditional fill methods — an experienced team can apply hundreds of square meters per day.

Yes. It is produced from recycled plastics, runs on a zero-waste principle, and reduces fill-material demand — lowering natural resource consumption.

Dome formworks deliver high load resistance based on the chosen pipe size (125 mm or 200 mm) and reinforcement design. They can be optimized via structural calculation and are reliably used in industrial applications requiring high load capacity.

The price depends on the project area, the required elevation height, the chosen pipe size (125 mm or 200 mm) and the delivery location. Compared with traditional fill, the savings in transport and labor lower the total cost on most projects. For an exact quote, fill out the form with your project details.

Traditional fill (sand, gravel, EPS) is heavy and needs many truckloads, while disposable formwork creates a lightweight voided structure. A single truck can replace dozens for an equivalent fill; structural load drops, moisture and radon gas are controlled through ventilation, and no waste is produced on site.

C25 or C30 concrete is generally preferred. The exact concrete class and reinforcement design are determined by the project's structural calculations.

A single dome module is 15 cm high; with PVC pipe and column extensions the system can be raised up to 300 cm, enabling wide-span, high-void slabs.

Disposable formwork reduces slab weight. Because seismic force is proportional to a building's mass, a lighter structure lowers the horizontal loads on the building and can reduce foundation and reinforcement requirements. The final contribution depends on the project's structural design.

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