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 ...
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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.
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 ...