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How to Calculate the Area of formwork required for a Beam?
aviratdhodare
Formwork shall be measured in square metres as the actual surfaces in contact with the concrete The formwork or shuttering quantity for the member is measured as per the code of BIS - IS 1200:1982, Part 5- Method of Measurement of Building and Civil Engineering Works. For Column follow the process 1Read more
Formwork shall be measured in square metres as the actual surfaces in contact with the concrete
The formwork or shuttering quantity for the member is measured as per the code of BIS – IS 1200:1982, Part 5- Method of Measurement of Building and Civil Engineering Works.
For Column follow the process
1. Measure the four sides of column at base or in cross-section.
2. Calculate the perimeter of column base.
3. Measure the Colum height.
4. Multiply the perimeter of base and height of column to give the shuttering area of column.
Or other way, add all 4 sides and multiply it by height of column.
For Beam follow the process
1. Take the cross-section of beam and measure the lengths of the two sides and base of beam.
2. Sum the three measurements.
3. Measure the span of the beam
4. Multiply the span length by sum of the three measurements (beam base two vertical sides) gives the shuttering area of beam.
The top side in cross-section of beam is not considered as it will be part of beam.
Or the other way, add the beam height(2 sides) and beam base and multiply it by beam length.
Other important factors to be considered while picking the shuttering quantities.
Answer:
Calculation:
Cross section I terms of metres (400
200 mm) = 0.4 
0.2 m
Width and depth are given in cross section
Area of the framework = (2
0.4 
2) + (2
0.4 
0.2) + (2 
0.2)
= 2.14
Result:
The area of the formwork is = 2.14
.
See lessWhat kind of cement would you use for completing the project with less budget and without compromising on the quality?
Suyogmuralkar
Cement is used as binding material and excellent material under compression. So there are different types of cement for different types of structures. For commercial construction two types of cements are widely used as construction material as mentioned below Ordinary Portland cement or OPC PortlandRead more
Cement is used as binding material and excellent material under compression. So there are different types of cement for different types of structures.
For commercial construction two types of cements are widely used as construction material as mentioned below
with comparisons of price OPC (ordinary portland cement)is costlier than PPC (Portland pozzolana cement)so for residential building PPC cement is better option as it is cheap as compared to OPC.
Final suggestion
OPC gets the strength earlier than PPC. But PPC can attain that same strength after proper curing time .its curing time is more than OPC. So PPC can be a good alternative if proper care of curing is taken. IS(INDIAN STANDARD) recommends both OPC and PPC suitable for construction purposes.
See lessWhat is the life span of the Statue of Unity?
aviratdhodare
Because of the non-rusting materials used in the statue, it'll live up to 1000yrs life span with everlasting eco-friendly advanced material stainless steel. In this statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, four metals have been used, in which there will be no rust for years. Eighty-five percent of coppeRead more
Because of the non-rusting materials used in the statue, it’ll live up to 1000yrs life span with everlasting eco-friendly advanced material stainless steel.
In this statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, four metals have been used, in which there will be no rust for years. Eighty-five percent of copper has been used in the statue.
See lessWhat is the different between smooth form work and rough form work?
Kuldeep Singh
Formwork that leaves concrete with a smooth finish is smooth formwork, and that which leaves it with a rough finish is rough formwork. When the formwork is removed, the concrete is never completely smooth and needs smoothening, sandblasting or grinding for proper smoothness. Instead, there appear aRead more
Formwork that leaves concrete with a smooth finish is smooth formwork, and that which leaves it with a rough finish is rough formwork.
When the formwork is removed, the concrete is never completely smooth and needs smoothening, sandblasting or grinding for proper smoothness. Instead, there appear a few figs on the surface. If the depth of a considerable number of figs exceeds 10mm, the concrete is said to have a rough finish strictly. When no figs exceed the 10mm depth, concrete can said to have a smooth finish though it may require additional smoothening.
See lessWhich are the Materials used in Low Cost Building?
AdityaBhandakkar
Costing of the building basically depends upon the structural design and low-cost materials using for construction. Following are some low-cost materials used for the construction of houses: Concrete blocks: these are fabricated blocks constructed according to requirements of home builders. It has mRead more
Costing of the building basically depends upon the structural design and low-cost materials using for construction.
Following are some low-cost materials used for the construction of houses:
To reduce the cost of building, it is important to select locally available low-cost materials, which reduce transportation costs also.
See lessWhat should be the height of the plinth level in flood-prone areas?
Amol M.
The average plinth height is up to 450mm is considered. But in floor prone areas it is increased by 150mm as per requirement. After the study of the area plinth height should be considered. So the average hight of the plinth in flood-prone areas is considered up to 600mm above from the HFL. (high flRead more
The average plinth height is up to 450mm is considered.
But in floor prone areas it is increased by 150mm as per requirement. After the study of the area plinth height should be considered.
So the average hight of the plinth in flood-prone areas is considered up to 600mm above from the HFL. (high flood level).
See lessWhat is the rule for deduction in the measurement of plastering work?
dbnalawade
As per the mode of measurement I used in my earlier part of career , 50% of the opening size is deducted. Hope this helps.
As per the mode of measurement I used in my earlier part of career , 50% of the opening size is deducted.
Hope this helps.
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Vivek Patel
Construction Process of IPS flooring clean floor by water wash and application of brush after cleaning, level mark are done by spirit leveling at 2-3 meter interval on surrounding wall after proper level setting, concrete dummy dote are constructed at a 2 to 3 square meter area. now concrete in spRead more
Construction Process of IPS flooring
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