Wooden formworks are generally used for construction due to its ease of use. Different criteria for design of wooden formwork and their calculation is discussed. Formwork is substantially significant temporary construction element in the construction of structures. It provides necessary support ...
Plastic Formworks for Concrete – Applications and Advantages in Construction
Use of plastic formworks for concrete construction has many advantages such as durability, cost and flexibility compared to other materials for concrete formworks. Formworks are used to hold freshly placed concrete at its position until it attains enough strength and with ...
Concrete Formwork Loads and Pressure Calculations
Concrete formworks are subjected to various loads and pressure. Concrete formwork loads and pressure calculations are described in this article. Formworks or molds are considerably important for building constrictions by holding fresh concrete mixture at place until it get required strength by ...
FORMWORK REMOVAL TIME & SPECIFICATIONS
The removal of formwork also called as strike-off or stripping of formwork should be carried out only after the time when concrete has gained sufficient strength, at least twice the stress to which the concrete may be subjected to when ...
MEASUREMENT OF FORMWORKS
Measurements of formwork (shuttering) is required for payment to the contractor for the concrete work completed. The payment to contractor depends on whether the cost is included with the concrete construction per unit quantity or formwork is paid separately, as ...
FORMWORK (SHUTTERING) TYPES BASED ON STRUCTURAL MEMBER
Formwork (shuttering) is a temporary mould to provide support to fresh concrete when placed in structural member until the concrete has set. This helps the structural member to gain sufficient strength to carry its self-load and load from other members. There ...
FORMWORK SAFE PRACTICES CHECKLIST
A safe practice for formwork during construction at site is important for safety of workmen. Improper erection of formwork can cause damage to structural element as well as pose threat to the safety of workmen. Following are the safe practices checklist ...
CONCRETE FORMWORK CHECKLIST AT SITE
Concrete formwork is a temporary supporting structure for concrete when it is placed at the construction site to keep the concrete in position and shape till it gets hardened. Checks for formwork should be carried out before concreting, during concreting ...
PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS
PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK: Before the concrete is poured into the formwork, it must be checked by someone who has been trained to inspect formwork. Depending on how big or complicated the pour is, the inspection may just take few minutes ...
FORMWORK– TECHNICAL, FUNCTIONAL & ECONOMIC REQUIREMENTS
Formwork is a temporary mould into which fresh concrete and reinforcement are placed to form a particular reinforced concrete element. A typical breakdown of total construction percentage costs shows that formwork material and labour alone consists of 35% of the ...