Formwork
Concrete on Site 3
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Concrete on Site
Abstract
Outlines the range of formwork materials and proprietary systems, techniques and includes explanations of commonly-used terms. Safe practice for handling, fixing and propping are described. Advice is given on release agents, pre-concreting and in-process checks, striking, cleaning, and storage of formwork items.
History
First published by BCA 1993. First published by Concrete Society 2010, revised 2015. OS003.
Subjects
- Safety nets
- Scaffolding
- Construction site equipment
- Formwork
- Materials
- In situ concrete/cement
Publisher History
For more than 30 years, The Concrete Society has been publishing technical reports and advice notes to serve the needs of clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors and users of concrete.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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