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Permanent formwork construction method is used to:- Speed construction, especially of downstand beams
- Provide high-quality finishes
- Promote low tolerances
Non-Composite Permanent Formwork:
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Composite Permanent Formwork:
Beam shells perform number of functions:- They are generally designed to support precast floor units and construction loads
- To act as formwork for infill in-situ concrete
- To act compositely with the in-situ infill to support permanent loads.
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