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MATERIALS FOR FORMWORK

The Constructor

Steel: Steel is also used in pre-fabricated formwork. Purpose made steel forms are fabricated when dimensional tolerances are critical, or when the forms are planned to be re-used. Aluminium: Often used in pre-fabricated formwork, that is put together on site. waffle floors).

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FORMWORK AND GOOD FORMWORK PROPERTIES

The Constructor

Its importance is evident when you consider that the cost of fabrication, erecting and striking the formwork, often exceeds the cost of the concrete it is designed to shape and support. Always inspect the formwork prior to pouring. GOOD FORMWORK: There are two factors that decide how well the concrete will look in the final result.

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COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES

The Constructor

2) poor communication between the fabricators and erectors. (3) The most common causes of structural failures are: (1) Poor communication between the various design professionals involved, e.g. engineers involved in conceptual design and those involved in the supervision of execution of works. (2)

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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

The Constructor

Wet covers, such as straw, earth, burlap, cotton mats, and other moisture-retaining fabrics, are used extensively in curing concrete. I want to know the inspection before the concrete work of foundation. The disadvantages of this method are the expense involved and volume of water required. can u give me the answer? thank in advance.

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DEFLECTIONS IN DETERMINATE TRUSSES

The Constructor

The displacement can be computed as ……………. (1) In such cases, applying the principle of virtual work, ………………….2(a) 2(a) Where, = change in length of member k, = change in thermal expansion of member K = change in temperature.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

This is so that the project that is procured would economically viable through its entire life span. The value management approach reduces the risk of project failure, lower cost, shorten projects schedules, improve quality, functions, performance and ensure high reliability and safety. The modern procurement system (i.e.

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POST TENSIONING IN REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

The Constructor

Reinforcement was fabricated and fixed along with post tensioned mono strands (encased in HDPE pipe) to profile. After fabricating and fixing shuttering in position, micro concrete encasement was carried out throughout the core holes in the slab. End anchors of post tensioned strands were fixed in position.

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