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Selection Criteria of Formwork by Users in Current Age In South Gujarat Region

Abstract

Formwork is the use of support structures and moulds to create structures out of concrete which is poured into the moulds. There are many different types of formwork used in construction, usually differing according to what the building requirements and challenges are in construction. Formwork is used by creating moulds out of wood, steel, aluminum or prefabricated forms into which the concrete is poured. This is then allowed to harden and set after which it is stripped, or in the case of stay-in-place formwork it is left as part of the structure. Formwork allows contractors to cast and construct the main parts of a building which are required to be strong and support the structure such as floors and walls, as well as smaller parts of a building such as stairs relatively quickly. Now in modern era consumer is using or choosing formwork based upon the maximum possible uses, initial and maintenance cost, erection and dismantling time, suitability of labour. In this research work, Factors for selecting and applicability criteria have been decided from the various literatures and the interview with the selected respondents. Questionnaire has been prepared with keep in mind about residential projects and commercial projects only and prepared different questionnaires for different respondents in the different language too. Questionnaire will be distributed to various consultant, Contractor and manufacturer/distributor of formwork in various parts of south Gujarat Region.

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