Chapter 7 Flashcards

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Falsework consists of

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  • Formwork
  • Mould boxes
  • Shuttering
  • Centering
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2
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Formwork consists of

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  • Soldier
  • Tie
  • Struts
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3
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Materials used for making formwork

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  • Timber
  • Steel
  • Fiberglass
  • Plastic
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4
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General requirements of formwork

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  • Strength
  • Alignment
  • Surface Finish
  • Economy
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5
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Precautions before striking formwork

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  • Sufficient strength to support itself
  • Sufficient surface hardness to resist damage
  • Sufficient curing to give a reasonable colour finish to the concrete
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