FORMWORK
What is form work?
Formwork is a mould
including all supporting structures, used to shape and support the concrete
until it attains sufficient strength to carry its own weight.
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It should be capable of carrying all imposed dead and live loads
apart from its own weight.
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Formwork has been in use since the beginning of concrete
construction.
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New materials such as steel, plastics and fibreglass are used in
formwork.
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Greater attention is being given to the design, fabrication,
erection and dismantling of
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Formwork is designed according to The ACI document SP-4.
Formwork is
commonly made of
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Steel
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Timber