Sunday, May 27, 2007

Site Visit #9

In this photograp we can clearly observe the bondek formwork on the upper level of this commercial building. A support system of reinforced concrete columns and universal beams work to suspend the sacrificial formwork. We can also see safety railing to prevent labourer from falling off the edge of the building.

This is a basic cavity staircase that is yet to be poured. Below the timber formwork treads is steel reinforcement that has been placed in anticipation of the pour.

Timber formwork has been used here to shape and hold the small concrete slab above whilst it is poured and sets. I would imagine that the temporary props have already been removed, and they would almost be ready to remove the timber framework.

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