Safety in Construction Site Truly, one of the dangerous and risky location of work at are construction sites. It is easy to injury yourself if you did not pay attention for a second for what
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Steps for Waterproofing a Terrace or Balcony
What is Waterproofing? A structure that allows moisture infiltration can experience serious damage. When water exists in liquid form, the impact on structure can be catastrophic, causing it to be uninhabitable. Waterproofing refers to the options
Read moreCauses of Formwork Failures
Causes of Formwork Failures Failure of formwork in general results from various causes: excessive loads, premature removal of forms or shores, inadequacies related to formwork, and human error on the job, whether due to indifference,
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Formwork materials can be classified as: 1. Timber 2. Metals 3. Plastics 1.Timber a. Lumber: Lumber is commonly available material and has excellent strength, weight and cost factor. Lumber is classified as: • Boards: 1
Read moreInformation for Ordering Concrete
Information for Ordering Concrete When ordering pre-mixed concrete, you will need to tell the supplier: Name and address for delivery The use of the concrete (i.e. driveway, housing slab, commercial) The amount you need in cubic
Read moreHow to Select the Construction Plant?
Selection of the Construction Plant The selection of plant is usually straightforward but the following points are relevant. 1- Cost a- Hire rate Take all factors into account if you are offered alternatives. What are the
Read moreLoads on Falsework and Formwork
Loads on Falsework and Formwork Falsework and formwork shall be designed to carry all the loads that they will be subjected to till the time when the permanent structure they support gains sufficient strength to
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Lumber Formwork The general term lumber refers to both “Dimension lumber” and “Timber”. Dimension lumber means a piece of lumber 38 to 102 mm inclusive in smaller dimension. Timber means a piece of lumber 114 mm or
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