MULTIFLEX

The flexible girder slab formwork for all ground

plans and slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m

Product Brochure – Issue 08/2018

Content

System advantages of the System overview

MULTIFLEX 10 MULTIFLEX at a glance
3 The flexible girder slab
formwork for every ground plan Standard applications
and slab thicknesses up to 12 Load transfer with MULTIFLEX
1.00 m 14 Detailed solutions for
4 Optimized use of materials stopend formwork
6 For all ground plans 16 Detailed solutions for beams
7 For all surface requirements
8 Design example of System supplements
MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork 17 Fast and safe working with
MULTIFLEX

Issue 08/2018

Publisher

PERI AG
Formwork Scaffolding Engineering
Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 19
89264 Weissenhorn
Germany
Phone +49 (0)7309.950-0
Fax +49 (0)7309.951-0
info@peri.com
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 Project examples
20 The MULTIFLEX Girder
Slab Formwork in use

Important notes

Without exception, all relevant safety regulations detailed illustrations shown have been partially
and guidelines must be observed at all times in reduced to certain aspects. The safety installa-
those countries where our products are used. tions which have possibly not been shown in
these detailed descriptions must nevertheless be
available. The systems or items shown might not
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struction sites in progress. For this reason, safety
and anchor details in particular cannot always Safety instructions and load specifications are to
be considered as conclusive or final. These are be strictly observed at all times. Changes and
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contractor.
The information contained herein is subject to
In addition, computer graphics are used which are technical changes in the interests of progress.
to be understood as system representations. For Errors and typographical mistakes reserved.
ensuring a better understanding, these and the

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 System advantages

MULTIFLEX
The flexible girder slab formwork for all ground
plans and slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m

With MULTIFLEX, every slab thick- load-bearing GT 24 Formwork Girders UP Flex modular scaffolding is used
ness, any ground plan and all floor are used, large spans for the main and as shoring. For this, lowering heads,
heights can be formed. Main compo- cross beams can be realized. cross heads and claws heads are avail-
nents of the MULTIFLEX are the able which can be combined with the
VT 20K or GT 24 Formwork Girders. The overlapping of the slab girders and PERI shoring.
The possible combinations of these variable positioning of the main beams
formwork girders ensure the highest ensure maximum flexibility. MULTIFLEX
level of flexibility for adapting to is therefore the ideal solution for simple
project-specific requirements. and complicated ground plans, slabs
with offset outer edges or integrated
Main and cross beams, their position downstanding beams, as well as form-
and spacing, as well as formlining along ing operations in confined spaces.
with the shoring are freely selectable.
As a result, MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork Depending on the load and height of
can be ideally adapted to suit every the room, PERI steel tube or alumini-
ground plan and all loads. If the high um slab props, shoring towers or PERI

Optimized use of materials For all ground plans For all surface requirements
through any combination of through the variable positioning easily adaptable with freely
GT 24 and VT 20K Formwork of the girders – also polygonally, ­selectable formlining according
Girders as well as a freely trapezoidal or overlapping to the required quality of the slab
­selectable girder arrangement underside

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System advantages

Optimized use of materials

Any combination of formwork girders
and freely selectable girder arrangement

The formwork girders as well as the

respective spacings are selected
­according to project-specific require-
ments. Thus, MULTIFLEX stands for
cost-effective working operations for
every ground plan.

The slab formwork can be realized with

different combinations of main and
cross beams. Depending on the span
and loads, the VT 20K Formwork Girder,
the high load-bearing GT 24 or a combi-
nation of both are used.

The VT 20K Solid Web Girder is the

cost-effective solution for smaller slab
thicknesses. The girder with a 20 cm
overall height was specially developed
for slab formwork operations.

The GT 24 Formwork Girder with a

24 cm overall height offers consider-
ably more load-bearing capacity and
higher bending stiffness. As a result,
larger spans for example are possible.
This reduces material usage as well
as workload.

For applications with the GT 24, fewer girders, The use of the load-bearing GT 24 Girder as a dou-
steel waling or slab props are required. This re- ble main beam in connection with PERI UP Rosett
sults in savings in both material and labour costs. Flex shoring, facilitates the transfer of heavy loads
over great heights.

Technical data (see Design Tables)

■ GT 24 as main beam and cross beam: slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m

■ VT 20 as main beam and cross beam: slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m
■ GT 24 as double main beams and GT 24 as cross beam: slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m
■ VT 20 as double main beam and VT 20 as cross beam: slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m

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 System advantages

VT 20K GT 24
The cost-effective solid web girder The versatile lattice girder with a
high load-bearing capacity

The girder with a 20 cm overall height was specially The girder nodes with mini-dovetail jointing ensures
developed for slab formwork operations. It can be the stability of the GT24 Formwork Girder through a
used as a cross and main beam. special node design in the timber chord.

The PERI VT 20K is the economical, 20 cm high sol- Through the lattice construction and 24 cm overall
id web girder. Robust steel caps on the ends of the height, the GT 24 Formwork Girder provides a high
chords along with the concave web end provide the load-bearing capacity and rigidity. Due to the sturdy
girder with reliable protection against damage. The design and girder nodes with mini-dovetail jointing,
8 cm wide chords also provide sufficient width for ply- the formwork girder is extremely robust. The design
wood joints. simplifies the assembly of accessories.

■ Universal solid web girder made of wood ■ Universal formwork girder made of wood
with a 20 cm overall height with a 24 cm overall height
■ 11 lengths from 1.45 m to 5.90 m ■ 18 lengths from 0.90 m to 6.00 m
■ Weight: 5.30 kg / m (production weight) in 30 cm increments, extra-long up to 17.85 m
■ Permissible bearing force: 11.00 kN on request
■ Permissible bending moment: 5.00 kNm ■ Weight: 5.90 kg / m
■ Bending stiffness: EI = 460 kNm² ■ Permissible bearing force: 28.00 kN
■ Permissible bending moment 7.0 kNm
■ Bending stiffness: EI = 887 kNm²

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System advantages

For all ground plans

Variable positioning of the girders – also polygonally,
trapezoidal or overlapping

Through the possibility of changing

the main beam direction, the varia-
ble alignment and the overlapping
of the girders allows the MULTIFLEX
to be easily adapted to accommo-
date a broad range of ground plans.

Due to the fact that the position, align-

ment and the spacing of the main and
cross beams can be freely selected,
MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork can also
be adapted to suit complicated ground
plans. In addition, circular slab areas can
be formed with MULTIFLEX whereby
the girders are simply arranged radially.

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 System advantages

For all surface requirements

Freely selectable formlining in accordance with the required
quality of the slab soffit

MULTIFLEX can be used with any

type of formlining. Depending on
the requirements regarding frequen-
cy of use and the slab soffit in par-
ticular, formlining sheets of various
qualities and dimensions can be
installed on the formwork girders.

Depending on the required quality of

the slab soffit, the most appropriate
formlining can always be used which
also takes the corresponding joint ar-
rangement into consideration. Through
project-related customized formlining
sheets and special sizes, filler areas
can be completely closed.

For this underground roundabout, MULTIFLEX formed an even intermediate platform which covered
the entire area. As formlining, 3-Ply plywood with 0.50 m widths was used. With this formliner, the
concrete finish features a wood texture.

Examples taken from the PERI plywood panel portfolio

■ PERI FinPly | PERI FinPly Maxi | PERI RusPly

Coated plywood for very high specifications and demanding concrete

surfaces; made of cross-bonded birch veneers with reinforced phenolic
resin on both sides
■ PERI Spruce

Coated plywood for a smooth concrete finish with a slightly textured

surface; 7-veneer construction made of Nordic softwood, with phenolic
resin on both sides
■ 3-Ply Plywood

Large sheets of plywood for concrete surfaces with high specifications

and a concrete finish with a slight timber structure
■ PERI FinNaPly

Shuttering plywood for concrete surfaces with a timber structure

PER release agent

PERI release agent is a fluid, chemical-physical concrete release agent for all
commercially available formwork and construction equipment.

■ PERI Clean and PERI Bio Clean

used for absorbant as well as non-absorbant formlining sheets

(e.g. boards, coated large-sized plywood sheets, steel)
■ PERI Plasto Clean

is biodegradable in accordance with OECD Guideline 301c; PERI Plasto

has been specially developed for formlining with plastic surfaces

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System advantages

Design example of MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork

Optimized use of individual components

With the PERI Design Tables, a

MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork is
quickly and easily planned. b

The possible cross beam spacing is

determined via the slab thickness
while taking into account the form-
lining (3-Ply plywood, 21 mm). The
pre-selection of the permissible prop
spacing, possible main beam spacing
and actual prop load allows the user
to optimally plan and use MULTIFLEX
– depending on the available girder
lengths, prop load-bearing capacity c
and geometry of the building.

With the MULTIFLEX configurator,

the user can quickly and easily
optimize the girder/prop spacings
as well as the props.

Underlying standard
The load assumption is calculated ac-
cording to DIN EN 12812-2008-12 with
a bulk density of the fresh concrete of
ɣ= 24.5 kN / m3 (g = 9.81m / s2).

Functional description (web app)

Firstly, the user selects the required assembly version whereby 5 girder com-
binations are possible. After entering the clear room height, slab thickness and
cross beam spacing, the MULTIFLEX configurator determines the maximum
possible main beam spacing.

After selecting and entering the main beam spacing, the app determines the
maximum prop spacing. Using the given clear room height and prop spacing,
the cantilever length, resulting prop load and a list of all possible prop types
along with their corresponding permissible prop loads are determined. The
permissible prop load is determined for the selected prop type. As a result,
the utilization rate of the cross beam/main beam are additionally shown.

The PDF output format for the documentation, direct printing or sending
via e-mail is provided by the application. The customer's building specifications
are integrated via a note in this data sheet.

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 System advantages

Design example with Table VT 20 / VT 20

Slab thickness d = 20 cm
Clear room height h = 2.80 m
Main and cross beam VT 20
Plywood formlining 21 mm,
62.5 x 250 cm

1. Cross beam spacing a

(formlining support)
The cross beam spacing is determined depending on the a = 62.5 cm a = 62.5 cm a = 62.5 cm
slab thickness and the size of formwork used or type of
formlining.
Selected cross beam spacing a = 62.5 cm

2. Main girder spacing b

(cross beam support)
According to the Design Tables, the max. permissible
span for the cross beam is 2.05 m. A main beam spacing b = 2.05 m
of 2.00 m is selected (depending on the room
geometry).
Selected main beam spacing b = 2.00 m

3. Prop spacing c
(main beam support)
Selected prop spacing c = 1.50 m

4. Prop load Fv
(Determining the load to be accommodated)
In accordance with the PERI Design Tables, the load 50 cm
is 22 kN with a main beam spacing of 2.00 m. Through
the selected smaller main beam spacing of b = 2.00 m,
this results in the following reduced prop load:
Fv = 22 kN x (2.00 m / 2.05 m) = 21.5 kN.
h

Subsequently, a PERI slab prop (PEP; MULTIPROP) is

selected which corresponds to the extension length h
with permissible prop load = 21.5 kN.
Prop load Fv to be accommodated = 21.5 kN
c = 1.50 m c = 1.50 m c = 1.50 m

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System overview

MULTIFLEX at a glance

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 System overview

The graphic representation

shows the execution with GT 24
Formwork Girders as main and
cross beams. Alternatively,
VT 20K Formwork Girders can
be used, or a combination of both
girders. For high loads, assemblies
with 2 parallel beams arranged
as double main beams are also
possible.

GT 24 as main beam and

cross beam
Slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m
VT 20 as main beam and
cross beam
Slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m
2 x GT 24 as main beams
1 x GT 24 as cross beam
Slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m
2 x VT 20 as main beams
1 x VT 20 as cross beam
Slab thicknesses up to 1.00 m

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Standard applications

Load transfer with MULTIFLEX

Formwork support, slab props and shoring

Loads from the MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork must be safely transferred

into the ground. For this, various PERI props and shoring possibilities can
be used. System components required for supporting the slab formwork
are available for all systems.

Formwork support Lowering Head 20/24

For rigid and tilt-resistant support of one or two GT 24 or VT 20 girders,
For providing stable and tilt-proof with a lowering range of 4 cm.
support for one or two formwork
girders and as intermediate support,
a range of heads is available.
Crossheads 20/24, galv.
Crosshead 20/24 S, galv.
On the girder ends as well as girder Crosshead 20/24, galv.
joints, the Crosshead 20/24S with With or without self-locking couplings for stable support of one or two
self-locking coupling or Lowering GT 24 or VT 20 girders.
Head 20/24 with bolt and cotter
pin can be used. For intermediate Clawheads 24, galv.
Clawhead 24 S, galv.
support, the Clawhead 24S or Claw- Clawhead 24 L, galv.
head 16/20S is utilized – both com- With or without self-locking couplings for positioning intermediate props
plete with self-locking couplings. on GT 24 girders without nailing

Clawheads 16/20, galv.

Clawhead 16/20 S, galv.
Clawhead 16/20, galv.
With or without self-locking couplings for positioning intermediate props
on VT 20 girders without nailing

PEP Ergo Slab Props

PEP Ergo props fully comply with
Load Class B, D and E of EN 1065.
The maximum load-bearing capacity
is 50 kN. Thereby, the transfer of
loads is also possible when using
double main beams even for stand-
ard applications with GT 24 Form-
work Girders. Hot-dip galvanization
of all surfaces ensures a long service
life. The low weight whilst main-
taining a high load-bearing capacity PEP Ergo Steel Slab
Props are availble
makes it extremely cost-­effective. in the following
lengths:
1.50 m, 2.50 m,
3.00 m, 3.50 m,
4.00 m and 5.00 m.

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 Standard applications

MULTIPROP Slab Props

MULTIPROP props are made of
aluminium and therefore relatively
lightweight, e.g. the MP 350 with
an extended length of up to
3.50 m only weighs 19.40 kg. The
props are type tested and carry
up to 90 kN - this means they are
suitable for accommodating high
loads and, due to their length, ideal
for larger room heights.

MULTIPROP props are type tested. Available in The Universal Tripod is used as an erection aid.
lengths of 1.20 m, 2.50 m, 3.50 m, 4.80 m and Horizontal loads have to be transferred through
6,25 m. the formwork to the structure.

MULTIPROP Shoring Towers

The MULTIPROP props are supple-
mented with frames and can also be
used as shoring tower. For erection
of a tower, MULTIPROP frames are
mounted using the captive wedge.
Fastening is possible to both the
outer and inner tubes. Ingeniously
designed details ensure a long
service life.

Shoring systems
For larger room heights, ST 100
Stacking Tower or PERI UP Flex
Modular Scaffolding provide the
­ideal support for the MULTIFLEX.

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Standard applications

Detailed solutions for stopend formwork

Stopend formwork

Stopend Angle AW
The PERI Stopend Angle AW - the
solution for slab edge stopends up
to 40 cm thick and max. 60 cm thick
beams.

The stopend angle can be nailed on

wooden girders or directly on the
formlining. The direction of the pre-
drilled nail holes thus ensures the
maximum load-bearing capacity. Nail
holes allow fixing in any direction, on
the girder in the longitudinal direction
as well as on the formlining traversely
to the girder.

Stopend angles made of plastic

The plastic version of the slab
stopend angle has a lower load-bear-
ing capacity but, with a weight of
less than 500 g, is significantly light-
er than a conventional metal angle.
It can be combined with VT 20 and
GT 24 girders and is suitable for set-
ting of stopends on slab edges as
well as the forming of beams up to
max. 50 cm thick.

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 Standard applications

Formwork Bracket-2
For slab cantilevers up to 45 cm with
a maximum 30 cm slab thickness.
Cantilevers can be adjusted exactly
as required by means of the quick Guardrail Post HSGP
Guardrail height = 1.05 m
jack nut.

30 cm
max.
max. 45 cm

Stopend Sleeve
DW 15

Slab Stopend Bar 105

For shuttering of slabs up to 50 cm
thick flush with the wall. The Slab
Stopend Bar 105 is aligned paral-
lel to the external wall surface by
means of the adjustable spindle.
50 cm
max.

max. 14 cm

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Standard applications

Detailed solutions for beams

Beams

Beam Formwork UZ
The PERI UZ Beam System is the
solution for large beam cross-­
sections. With the Beam Bracket
UZ 40 and Perforated Rail UZ, beam
heights of up to 80 cm are possible
without any ties. For larger heights,
one additional tie is necessary at the
top. The Perforated Rail UZ connects
both beam brackets very tightly.

Max. beam widths with form

width b = 10 cm
1 x UZ Perforated Rail 80 = 45 cm
2 x UZ Perforated Rails 80 = 135 cm
1 x UZ Perforated Rail 129 = 95 cm

Wall Clamps
Smaller beams can likewise be shut-
tered with PERI Wall Clamps 55, 75
or 105. Especially practical are the
friction-locked fine adjustments with
the quick jack nut without wedges
along with the self-cleaning, robust
square thread on the arm.

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 System supplements

Fast and safe working with MULTIFLEX

Tilt prevention with Flexclip

The Flexclip combines cross and

main beams and ensures a tilt-proof
connection of the girder without
nailing. The clip is available in three
versions for all girder combinations:

■ GT 24 / GT 24
■ GT 24 / VT 20
■ VT 20 / VT 20

Spacing gauge and fixing tool

MULTIFLEX is formed from the

­assembly area. The fixing tool –
supplemented by the spacing gauge
– thereby simplifies the mounting
of the cross beams; because the
pre-adjusted girder spacing on the
spacing gauge makes time-consum-
ing measuring of cross beam spac-
ings unnecessary. Using the same
fixing tool, the flexclips are also
safely mounted from the ground.

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System supplements

Fast and safe working with MULTIFLEX

Guardrails

Guardrail Holder GT 24 / VT 20
with Guardrail Post HSGP-2 serve
for mounting anti-fall protection on
GT 24 and VT 20 girders.

Maximum post spacing is

■ 1.20 m with Side Mesh Barrier

PMB 130
■ 2.10 with guardrail boards
■ 2.40 m with Side Mesh Barrier

PMB 260

Guardrails on casting segments

The Stopend Angle AW or plastic stopend angle can

be used in combination with the Guardrail Post AW for
anti-fall protection on casting segments.

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 System supplements

Guardrails on building edges

The open edge of the building is

secured with PERI Slab Tables. In
the process, guardrails for the slab
edge tables are pre-assembled on
the ground.

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Project examples

The MULTIFLEX Girder Slab Formwork in use

ADAC Headquarters, Munich,

­Germany

The ADAC has a new headquarters in The floor slabs of the base construction slab in the basement, strengthened by
Munich. The impressive building com- were formed with modular and customi­ additional VT 20 Formwork Girders and
plex consists of a five-storey, undulating sed tables as well as the MULTIFLEX PEP Steel Tube Slab Props.
curved base construction with a large Girder Slab Formwork. The standard
courtyard. Above this is an office tower ­table modules could be used for forming
with 18 floors and rounded corners. the 1.23 m thick reinforced concrete

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Project examples

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Project examples

The MULTIFLEX Girder Slab Formwork in use

The 30 cm thick reinforced concrete slab was formed with MULTIFLEX. Complete solution from one source: wall and slab formwork as well as the
shoring and reinforcement scaffolding were optimally adapted to match the
project requirements.

Ocean Plaza Business Centre, CIMC Silvergreen Trailer Plant,

Kiev, Ukraine Günzburg, Germany

The four-storey "Ocean Plaza" is a modern business centre For the construction of a new semi-trailer production facility,
with a total of 250,000 m² of floor space and 3,000 under- PERI engineers optimally adapted their formwork solution
ground parking spaces in downtown Kiev. for the walls and slabs as well as the scaffolding used as
shoring, access technology and reinforcement work in order
The 30 cm thick reinforced concrete slabs were formed to match project requirements. An important element of the
using MULTIFLEX with support provided for the standard 3 PERI comprehensive solution was the shoring concept for
m floor heights using PEP 20 and MULTIPROP Slab Props. the realization of the cantilevered floor slabs of the admin-
In those areas where loads had to be transferred over great istration building along with the in-situ slab construction of
heights, the MULTIPROP Aluminium Props were connected the almost 100 m long presentation platform on the north
with MRK Frames thus forming a modular shoring tower side of the production hall. Here, PERI UP was used for the
system. exact assembly of the prefabricated beams including support
at the third points. The scaffolding was then supplemented
with the 10 m high load-bearing system – as a sub-structure
for the MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork as well as all subsequent
work operations with MAXIMO Panel Formwork for con-
structing the 5 m high architectural concrete wall.

Due to the metric system grid of the PERI UP Flex, the

standards in the spatial supporting structure could be adjusted
in 25 or 50 cm increments to ­exactly match all load require-
ments. Very high load concentrations could be transferred
just as easily as low surface area loads. With the help of
graduated system steel decking in the same grid, maximum
adaptation of the intermediate platforms could also be real-
ized thus resulting in complete coverage.)

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 Project examples

MULTIFLEX served for the construction of the cast-in-place beams with the With PERI UP Rosett and MULTIFLEX, the high loads from the mas-
PEP Props connected by means of PRK Frames to form shoring towers. sive structural elements at heights of between 10 m and 12 m were
reliably transferred into the ground.

Pérez Art Museum, Albian Sands,

Miami, USA Fort McMurray, Canada

The Pérez Art Museum is located directly on Biscayne Bay For the construction of a production plant, massive founda-
in Miami. The 3-storey building complex is positioned on a tions and rectangular columns along with enormous rein-
protruding base and is dominated by a boldly projecting can- forced concrete beams with heights of 4 m were required.
tilevered roof construction. The use of self-compacting concrete resulted in high con-
crete pressures.
MULTIFLEX Girder Slab Formwork was used for construct-
ing the large-scale beam structure in an architectural con- PERI UP Shoring and MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork used for
crete design. constructing the massive beams impressively proved their
high degree of flexibility. Through the planning and supply of
formwork and scaffolding from one source, it was possible
to perfectly match the MULTIFLEX Slab Formwork and PERI
UP Shoring. Both systems complemented each other ideally
so that also during the concreting of massive structural el-
ements at large heights, over 40 kN per leg could be safely
transferred.

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