Formwork Basics
This is the temporary mold used to hold and shape concrete.
What is formwork?
This is one major reason why formwork is important in construction.
What is it supports concrete while it sets?
This material is easy to cut and is commonly used for simple formwork.
What is wood?
This is the first step before starting formwork for a beam.
What is measuring and marking?
This gear protects your hands during formwork construction.
What are gloves?
This is what formwork prevents concrete from doing before it hardens.
What is spreading out or collapsing?
Formwork helps save this in the building process.
What is time and labor?
This strong, durable material is best for repeated use.
What is steel?
After measuring, this is done to the wood or steel panels.
What is cutting/preparing materials?
This item protects your head on a construction site.
What is a helmet?
Formwork is used to make concrete hold this.
What is its shape?
This benefit of formwork helps give concrete a neat appearance.
What is a smooth surface?
This is applied to forms to stop concrete from sticking.
What is a release agent or oil?
These are attached together to shape the sides of a beam.
What are side panels?
This check must be done before pouring concrete.
What is inspecting for loose/weak parts?
These three structures need formwork to take proper shape.
What are beams, columns, and walls?
This safety advantage makes formwork critical during curing.
What is preventing collapse?
These keep the formwork stable and in place during pouring.
What are supports or braces?
These are added to prevent the form from moving or collapsing.
What are braces/supports?
Formwork is used in this type of structure found underground.
What is a foundation?
Formwork is removed only after this happens.
What is the concrete hardening?
Without formwork, this would happen to wet concrete.
What is it would lose shape and spread out?
These tools are commonly used to assemble wooden formwork.
What are saws and hammers?
This is the last step after the concrete has dried.
What is removing the formwork?
Name three areas (other than beams) where formwork is used.
What are stairs, tunnels, and slabs?