Formwork (Shuttering) For Different Structural Members -Beams, Slabs, Columns, Footings
Formwork (shuttering) in the construction is mainly the mold for forming the structure so that the fresh concrete will be poured for hardening the building structure. Normally, the types of formwork construction will vary based on the formwork materials used along with the structural element. Formworks are mainly named as the type of structural member the construction that includes formwork for the beam formwork, slab while the column formwork will be used in the beams as well as columns, respectively. Why Is Formwork Important? Formwork ( Shuttering ) is most important for the concrete construction of a building. Mainly, the construction involves the expenditure of about 20 to 25% of the cost. With the use of temporary structures, it is a much more efficient option for gaining more economical. Removing formwork is called the Stripping, and the Stripped formwork is reused. Normally, the Reusable forms mainly called the panel forms, while the non-usable forms are cal...