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, ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Types of Form Ties Used in Formwork
Formwork for concrete structures is more important in order to get perfect dimensions of structural parts. Accessories used in formwork will also play a key role in it. Form ties are the important accessories of formwork. Different type of form ...
Common Defects in Concrete Formwork Systems
Concrete formwork systems suffer from several deficiencies such as defects due to imperfect design and construction practice, defects in foundation level of formwork systems, defects in vertical support of formwork systems and defects in horizontal support of formwork systems. These ...
Wooden Concrete Formwork Design Criteria with Calculation Formulas
Wooden formworks are generally used for construction due to its ease of use. Different criteria for design of wooden concrete formwork and their calculation.
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 formworks.