Formwork Construction and Practice
Published in January 1978
Book
Paperback/Softback
274 pages
978-0-7210-1058-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book should be of interest to formwork contractors and suppliers; civil and structural engineers, building and civil engineering contractors; concrete technologists.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
numerous sketches, diagrams and photos
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 220 mm
Weight
1050 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7210-1058-8 (9780721010588)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction. Making a start in formwork design. Designing the formwork system. Formwork - the people involved. The management of formwork activities. Drawings, details and models. Timber formwork design. Formwork equipment. Formwork materials. Special formwork. Basic formwork construction. The geometry of formwork. Joint considerations. Cast-in fitting. Setting out and manufacture - site and works prefabrication. Exposed or visual surface finishes. Moulds for precast concrete. Formwork for prestressed concrete structures and components. The preconcreting check. The striking of formwork. Formwork failure. Formwork safety. Slipforming. Formwork and the small builder. Formwork instruction. Appendices (prop selection chart and concrete pressure graphs for formwork design; formwork exercises and projects; recent examination questions; bibliography).