Pressure exerted on formwork by self-compacting concrete at early ages: A review
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Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a flowable concrete that exerts high pressure on formwork. SCC is the most commonly used concrete worldwide for construction applications due to its cost-effectiveness. The high flow of SCC reduces both the number of workers and the casting time required. It also eliminates vibration and removes noise pollution. This study is a review of previous investigations into the pressure exerted by fresh-state SCC on formwork. The paper discussed various factors that affect lateral pressure on formwork. These factors are included theoretical predictions, the effect of temperature, casting rate, rheology, types of pressure sensors, geometry and workability. Considering these various factors, the paper discussed major factors related to lateral pressure of SCC at early ages. However, internal temperature measurement of concrete effects at fresh state appears to be an important factor.
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The formwork system typically accounts for approximately 40% to 60% of the overall construction expenditure.
“The formwork system typically accounts for approximately 40% to 60% of the overall construction expenditure [50].”
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Approximately 40% to 60% of the cost of construction relates to formwork.
“Approximately 40 % to 60 % of the cost of construction relates to formwork [14].”
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- Gowripalan, N., Shakor, P., & Rocker, P.
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- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
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- Shakor, Pshtiwan
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- Case Studies in Construction Materials
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- 2021-12
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- 15
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- e00642
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- 2214-5095 (ISSN-L)
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- Funders
- University of Technology Sydney
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Civil and Structural Engineering › Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Civil and Structural Engineering › Construction Engineering and Safety
- Keywords
- self-compacting concrete, formwork, lateral pressure, early-age concrete, fresh concrete, temperature effects, casting rate, rheology, pressure sensors, workability, internal temperature measurement
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