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ACI 347R – Guide to Formwork for Concrete

Objectives of safety, quality, and economy are given priority in theseguidelines for formwork. A section on contract documents explainsthe kind and amount of specification guidance the engineer/architect should provide for the contractor. The remainder of theguide advises the formwork engineer/contractor on the best waysto meet the specification requirements safely and economically.Separate chapters deal with design, construction, and materialsfor formwork. Considerations specific to architectural concreteare also outlined in a separate chapter. Other sections are devotedto formwork for bridges, shells, mass concrete, and undergroundwork. The concluding chapter on formwork for special methods ofconstruction includes slipforming, preplaced-aggregate concrete,tremie concrete, precast concrete, and prestressed concrete.