The remainder of the guide advises the formwork engineer/contractor on the best ways to meet the speciication requirements safely and economically. Separate chapters deal with design, …

Other sections are devoted to form-work for bridges, shells, mass concrete, and underground work. The concluding chapter on formwork for special methods of construction includes …

Other sections are devoted to formwork for bridges, shells, mass concrete, and underground work. The concluding chapter on formwork for special methods of construction includes …

A. Form release agents ease formwork removal, extending the useful life of a form and improving the smoothness and texture of concrete surfaces. Two main types are available: barrier and …

These sections cover materials and proportioning of concrete; reinforce-ment and prestressing steel; production, placing, finishing, and curing of concrete; formwork performance criteria and …

Other sections are devoted to formwork for bridges, shells, mass concrete, and underground work. The concluding chapter on formwork for special methods of construction includes …

The contractors and formwork designers should acquire an understanding of the construc-tion loads and the structural behavior of the buildings during construction. This understanding …

Handbooks and Manuals Handbooks and manuals are ACI documents that provide tools and guidance to the practitioner on applying design, construction, and inspection standards. …

M: The formwork industry continues to try to innovate by incorporating robotic assistance into the installation, movement, and removal processes. Upfront costs can quickly be covered through …

The report focuses on ICFs for walls. Keywords: bracing system; crossties; expanded polystyrene; formwork configurations; formwork materials; insulating concrete forms; polypro-pylene; …