What Are the Benefits of Using Formwork in Building Construction?

with a unique size and shape. It is also used as a mould when this unique element needs to be used multiple times in the same building. There are different materials available to construct these moulds and they are selected depending on certain factors like cost, requirements, and type of structure.

Steel as Formwork Construction Material

Steel plates are often used as material for this purpose. Steel can be costly but these costs are invariably offset by its ability to be used multiple times in comparison to other materials like timber, plywood, and plastics. The use of steel plate in formwork construction also provides an excellent finish to concrete surfaces. From mass structures such as dams and bridges to houses and small office blocks, the steel plate used in the manufacture of these kinds of structures is strong and safe. Even though it can, initially, cost more, can be heavy, and does need to be taken care of properly, the fact that steel plate has the ability to be used multiple times for multiple shapes and sizes, be put up and dismantled easily, and leave a perfectly smooth surface does give it a notable advantage over other materials.

Engineered Formwork Construction Systems

This system is built out of pre-existing metal frames or modules (usually steel but sometimes aluminium) which are then covered or filled with concrete to create the smooth surface required. Another major advantage of this pre-existing system compared to using other materials is the improvement in building speed – pre-engineered modules can pin, clip, or screw together quickly and easily. They have a longer lifespan and are incredibly strong. Additionally, as with other types of steel formwork construction, they can be used multiple times and offer better protection against rot and fire.

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