Concrete Formwork Systems

by Awad S. Hanna

Overview

Offers insights on currently-used concrete formwork structures, from classification, system components and materials' properties to selection and construction requirements and procedures, while considering product quality, labour, safety and economic factors throughout. The text details hand-set, crane-dependent and crane-independent systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135550424
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/30/1998
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Awad S. Hanna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The recipient of two teaching and industry awards, he is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Concrete Institute, and the American Society of Engineering Educators. Dr. Hanna received the B.Sc. degree (1974) in civil engineering from Cairo University, Egypt, and the M.Sc. (1985) and Ph.D. (1989) degrees in civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

Table of Contents

Preface, Acknowledgments, 1. Concrete Formwork: An Introduction, 2. Horizontal Formwork Systems: Hand-Set Systems, 3. Slab Form Design, 4. Horizontal Formwork Systems: Crane-Set Systems, 5. Selection Criteria for Horizontal Formwork System, 6. Vertical Formwork Systems: Crane-Dependent Systems, 7. Wall Form Design, 8. Vertical Formwork Systems: Crane-Independent Systems, 9. Selection Criteria for Vertical Formwork System, References, Appendix, Index

Editorial Reviews

...offers the construction professional a very lucidly written document for proper understanding and appreciation for many facets of formwork systems. "All those involved in the design and construction fields would certainly benefit to have a copy of this book.

Indian Concrete Journal

...should be on the bookshelves of any formwork designer!

Structural Engineer

Provides technical descriptions and evaluations of ten current framework systems, assists contractors in choosing the optimal system, and presents the design criteria using the stress and stress modification factors provided by the American Plywood Association and the National Design Specifications. Framework systems for concrete slabs, walls, and columns are covered, including conventional wood, ganged, jump, slip, self raising, conventional metal, flying, and metal forms, as well as the column mounted shoring system. Consideration is given to topics such as system components, typical work cycles, productivity, and the advantages and disadvantages associated with various systems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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