Abstract:
This book is written for architects, engineers, and constructors
who are responsible for designing and/or building formwork
and temporary structures during the construction process. It is
also designed to serve either as a textbook for a course in timber and
formwork design or as a reference for systematic self-study of the
subject.
A new chapter on the design of wood members for formwork and
temporary structures has been added to this edition. Numerous
example problems have been added throughout the text to illustrate
practical applications for calculating loads, stresses, and designing
members. New summary tables have been added to assist the reader
in understanding the concepts and techniques of designing formwork and temporary structures.
This fourth edition has been developed with the latest structural
design recommendations by the National Design Specification (NDS
2005), published by the American Forest & Paper Association
(AF&PA). In writing this edition, an effort has been made to conform
to the intent of this reference document. The material presented is
suggested as a guide only, and final responsibility lies with the
designer of formwork and temporary structures.
Many patented systems and commercial accessories are available
to increase the speed and safety of erecting formwork. Numerous
figures and photographs are presented to introduce the reader to the
available forming systems for walls, columns, beams, and slabs.
