13 - Formwork Considerations Related to Fresh Concrete
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What does fresh concrete exert against formwork?
💡 Hint: Think about how fluids behave.
Why should formwork be watertight?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of leakage.
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What is the primary reason for formwork to be watertight?
💡 Hint: Think about how water affects concrete curing.
True or False: Fresh concrete does not exert any pressure on formwork.
💡 Hint: Consider how fluids behave under pressure.
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In the design of a new concrete structure, assess how varying temperatures affect fresh concrete pressure on formwork in a high-rise construction setup.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects fluid dynamics and setting times.
Evaluate a failure case where formwork buckled during placement. Identify the factors that could have contributed to this incident and suggest improvements for future projects.
💡 Hint: Think of the physics behind structures under strain.
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