Description

Design of form work for concrete structures: horizontal formwork and vertical formwork Causes of failure Analysis of loads, deflections and stresses of formwork systems. Assessment of removal times. Shoring and unshoring systems. Health and safety in concrete construction. Concreting under water Concrete in marine environment. Special concretes: Hot weather concrete, Mass concrete, ready mix concrete, self compacting concrete, high performance concrete.

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Objectives

• To provide knowledge of the construction and design of different formwork systems, and to be acquaint with the construction systems in building construction.