Forming

Question 1

Two types of forming

Answer 1

Conventional and Industrialized

Question 2

Describe Conventional Forming

Answer 2

Assembled in a situ from standard elements for each use and disassembled after each use

Question 3

describe industrialized forming

Answer 3

factory fabricated products used many times as one unit without being disassembled

Question 4

Layers of forming

Answer 4

Sheathing, Joists/Stringers/Studs/wales/strong backs, and Ties

Question 5

first layer that comes in contact with concrete

Answer 5

sheathing

Question 6

Two or three layers that provide structure that supports the sheathing

Answer 6

Joists or stringers (or studs, wales, and strong backs)

Question 7

Final layer that accepts/absorbs the loads and transfers them to a stable supporting surface

Answer 7

Ties

Question 8

How much does formwork cost in terms of concrete?

Answer 8

30-70% of construction cost for concrete building frames

Question 9

What range is the rental cost in the purchase cost?

Answer 9

2-6%

Question 10

Describe Tilt-up construction

Answer 10

Method of building concrete interior and exterior walls without using vertical frame work and that minimizes the required duration of lifting-crane-equipment time

Question 11

What leads to tilt-up construction

Answer 11

High-cost of framework

Question 12

What type of forms are used during tilt-up construction

Answer 12

Steel “L” Shaped forms

Question 13

How to maximize the use of crane during tilt-up construction

Answer 13

Using wire rope lifting bails to pull more panels