There are several requirements that formwork structure need to meet otherwise it would not serve its purpose adequately. In order to make sure that the form structure fulfill its design goals, the designer and site engineer should take technical, functional, ...
Building Technology Guide
Home/Building Technology Guide/Page 51Do you need to remove the ads? Join now!
Category: Building Technology Guide
Building technology and construction guide provides information on building and construction materials for different types of construction works.
Discy Latest Articles
How Coarse Aggregate Affects Mix Design of Concrete?
Coarse aggregate is one of the essential components of concrete and occupies the largest volume in the mix. That is why it greatly affects the concrete mix design. Its properties such as strength, maximum size, shape, and water absorption influence ...
6 Factors Affecting Lateral Pressure of Fresh Concrete on Forms
There are several factors that influence the magnitude of lateral pressure of fresh concrete on formwork sides. For instance, concrete weight, rate of placement, vibration, the temperature at the time of pouring, chemistry, and slump. Formwork designers need to take ...
How to Achieve Economy in the Cost of Formwork Construction?
The reduction of formwork construction is essential in declining the total cost of the project because it accounts for up to 60% of the entire cost of concrete structure. Decision made at the design phase can play crucial role in ...
10 Different Market Forms of Timber
The timber obtained from trees is cut into suitable commercial sizes and shapes for various engineering purposes. Some of the common market forms of timber are listed below. Market Forms of Timber Following are the different forms of timber available ...
How to Set Good Safety Plan for Concrete Formwork System?
Good safety plans for formwork system ensure execution of construction project as per established construction practice and avoid undesired events such as failure of formwork and consequent delay in construction and possible loss of life. Commonly, safety shall begin in ...
What are the Causes of Concrete Formwork Failures?
There are several factors that may lead to the failure of formwork during and after concrete placement. Improper bracing can cause formwork failure since the weight of fresh concrete is no longer supported by formwork system. Unanticipated incident can make ...
12 Factors Affecting Selection of Flooring Material
Flooring can be done using different materials such as timber, concrete, marble, stones, bricks, cork, etc. All of these materials have different properties. Hence, the flooring material is selected based on various factors which are described in this article. Factors ...