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 ...
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Concrete Formwork Removal Time, Specifications and Calculations
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, atleast twice the stress to which the concrete may be subjected to when the ...
Measurement of Concrete Formworks for Payment Calculation
Measurements of concrete 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, ...
Formwork (Shuttering) for Different Structural Members -Beams, Slabs, Columns, Footings
Concrete formworks (shutterings are required for fresh concrete constructions such as slabs, beams, columns, footings etc. Formworks requirements for different structural members are different and they are named based on type of structural member.
Formwork Safe Practices Checklist during Design and Construction
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 ...
Concrete Formwork Checklist during Concreting and Striking
Concrete formwork checklist includes checks to be carried out before concreting, during concreting and after removal of formwork. Concrete formwork possesses both quality and safety threats. If the formwork is not right for the concrete and work is being done ...
Pre-Concrete Checks for Formwork and 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 ...
Concrete Formwork Design Considerations – Basis for Concrete Formwork Design
Design and building concrete formwork effectively requires a basic understanding of how concrete behaves as it exerts pressure on formwork. Concrete exerts lateral pressure on the formwork. The formwork is designed based on these lateral forces. Concrete Formwork Design Considerations ...