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Concrete and the Environment There is increasing concern now that the choice of construction materials must also be governed by ecological considerations. At the beginning of the 20th Century, the world population was 1.5 billion; by the end of the 20th Century it had risen to 6 billion. Considering that it took 10,000 years after … Read more
Concrete Formworks Definition: Formworks for In-situ Concrete Work is defined as “A mould or box into which wet concrete can be poured and compacted so that it will flow and finally set to the inner profile of the box or mould.” Formwork can be made using molds out of steel, wood, aluminum and/or … Read more
Definition of Formwork Concrete Formwork can be define as a mould or box that is being poured with concrete and compacted to take the mould or box shape. Usually, form-works are temporary structures which are removed once the concrete is cured or after specified striking time. Function of Formwork Major functions of form-works are as … Read more