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Abidali, A F and Harris, F C (1995) A methodology for predicting company failure in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 189-96.

Gardiner, P D and Simmons, J E L (1995) Case explorations in construction conflict management. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 219-34.

Kumaraswamy, M M and Chan, D W M (1995) Determinants of construction duration. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 209-17.

Pietroforte, R and Bon, R (1995) An input-output analysis of the Italian construction sector, 1959-1988. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 253-62.

Rwelamila, P D and Hall, K A (1995) Total systems intervention: an integrated approach to time, cost and quality management. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 235-41.

Shapira, A (1995) Formwork design for high elevated slab construction. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 243-52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: concrete ; formwork design; shoring
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199500000028
  • Abstract:

    Formwork commonly constitutes about 40-60% of the overall costs of constructing concrete elements. With high elevated concrete elements, the vertical shoring for the high soffits may raise the share of formwork cost even higher, making it imperative that the formwork design be more rigorously addressed. This paper presents a method for the design of high elevated slab formwork in which shoring towers are the central element. The method defines the primary stages of the design process, determines the detailed procedure within each stage, and identifies the basic data needed for exercising the design. The proposed method is aimed at producing design solutions that meet both quality and economy criteria. The paper also identifies open issues in formwork design and practice, and consequently suggests areas for further research.

Walker, D H T (1995) An investigation into construction time performance. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 263-74.

Williams, P (1995) A regulation evaluation system: a decision support system for the Building Code of Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 197-208.