Practice Formwork Considerations Related to Fresh Concrete - 13 | 9. Mixing of Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does fresh concrete exert against formwork?

💡 Hint: Think about how fluids behave.

Question 2

Easy

Why should formwork be watertight?

💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of leakage.

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Question 1

What is the primary reason for formwork to be watertight?

  • To increase the setting time
  • To prevent loss of water and maintain workability
  • To reduce construction time

💡 Hint: Think about how water affects concrete curing.

Question 2

True or False: Fresh concrete does not exert any pressure on formwork.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how fluids behave under pressure.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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