Formwork for Concrete Structures by R.L.Peurifoy and G.D- By EasyEngineering.net

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the structure. Forms for architectural concrete can apply to both the
interior and the exterior of the building.
Chapter 15, Slipforms, addresses the slipform techniques that
have been used successfully to form a variety of concrete structures.
Slipforms can be applied to horizontal construction, such as highway
pavements and curb-and-gutter construction, as well as to vertical
construction of walls, columns, elevator shafts, and so on.
Chapter 16, Forms for Concrete Bridge Decks, discusses the decking
of bridges, which are continuously exposed to adverse weather conditions
and direct contact with wheel loads from traffic. The deck portion of
bridges generally deteriorates and requires repair or replacement before
the substructure or foundation portions of the bridges. Thus, there is significant
time and cost devoted to formwork for bridge decking.
Chapter 17, Flying Deck Forms, describes the use of flying forms
for concrete structures. Flying forms is the descriptive name of a
forming system that is removed and reused repetitively to construct
multiple levels of a concrete structure. This system of formwork has
been applied successfully to many structures.
Appendix A indicates dimensional tolerances for concrete structures
that can be used by the workers at the jobsite to fabricate and
erect forms that are acceptable.
Appendix B provides recommended guidelines for shoring concrete
formwork from the Scaffolding, Shoring, and Forming Institute.
Appendix C presents information related to safety regulations
that have been established by the United States Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA) of 2009.
Appendix D provides a table of multipliers for converting from
the U.S. customary system to metric units of measure.
Appendix E contains a directory of organizations and companies
related to formwork. This directory contains addresses, phone numbers,
fax numbers, and websites to assist the reader in seeking formworkrelated
information.
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References
1. APA—The Engineered Wood Association, Concrete Forming, Tacoma, WA,
2004.
2. ACI Committee 347, American Concrete Institute, Guide to Formwork for Concrete,
Detroit, MI, 2004.
3. ANSI/AF&PA NDS-2005, American Forest & Paper Association, National Design
Specification for Wood Construction, Washington, DC, 2005.
4. Design Values for Wood Construction, Supplement to the National Design
Specification, National Forest Products Association, Washington, DC, 2005.
5. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the
Construction Industry, Part 1926, Subpart Q: Concrete and Masonry Construction,
Washington, DC, 2010.
6. American Institute of Timber Construction, Timber Construction Manual, 5th ed.,
John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2005.
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