Category: Temporary Supporting Structures

Irrespective of the type of material used the formwork should satisfy the following requirements: 1. Adequate Strength As the formwork has to bear the weight of concrete which exerts a lot of pressure on all sides when it is wet, strength is an important and essential requirement. Resistance to outward push is achieved with the…

Concrete initially is in a plastic state and has to be kept within an closure of a desired shape by proper temporary supports till it gains adequate strength. This temporary enclosure is known as formwork or shuttering or simply as forms. For circular works such as arches, doors, etc., the term centring is used generally instead of formwork…

Temporary supporting structures are those structures which are required in the routine building construction works or repair works. During the process of concreting work, temporary structures called formworks are needed till the concrete attains its full strength. Similarly for laying of masonry work, plastering, painting and for temporary repair, some temporary structures are used which…