CIVL1810 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Falsework, Formwork, Rigging
6 Sep 2018
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Definition: they are the support system that is erected during a construction project, providing access and protection for the structure. This is to consider and ensure the safety of the workers onsite. Temporary structures are normally removed once the structure is self-supporting", however, can be incorporated into the final work, can be used for inspection. Though, this can impact the financial cost of the actual project, while allowing efficiency in the production. Incorporating this into the planning of a construction project is vital for the work health and safety of the contributors of the construction. (normally the responsibility of the general contractor. Supports itself and other temporary loads (ie people) Typical materials: timber, plywood, steel, aluminium, plaster. Requirements: dry conditions, robustness, safety, standardisation, ease of. To understand the conditions of the construction project, in particular, the nature of the applied load, we also need to assess the suitability of the material for sufficient support.
