Formwork for Concrete Structures  (English, Paperback, Jha Kumar. Neeraj)

This book is divided into 18 chapters.  The first three chapters provide an introduction to formwork, materials for formwork, and design basics for formwork. Thereafter, formwork for foundation, wall, column, and slab and beam formwork, is presented. 

Formwork theory and practices are explained in simple terms with a large number of schematic diagrams and actual photographs.

• Examples from actual projects are presented in lucid terms.
• SI unit of measurement has been used.
• Numerous solved examples are presented to reinforce the understanding of the concepts
• Formwork products/systems of major manufacturers are described in the book.
• References to Indian Standards, other major Standard Code of Practices, and research literatures are provided to aid the practitioners and researchers.
• Review questions of objective and subjective types are provided in each chapter to test the understanding of concepts learnt in a chapter.

About The Author
Dr. Kumar Neeraj Jha is working with Department of Civil Engineering-IIT Delhi, as a senior faculty member. He also works as a consultant and specializes in project management and formwork.

Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Formwork Materials
Chapter 3 Formwork Design Concepts
Chapter 4 Formwork for Foundations
Chapter 5 Wall Formwork
Chapter 6 Column Formwork
Chapter 7 Slab and Beam Formwork
Chapter 8 Formwork for Special Structures
Chapter 9 Formwork for Bridge Structures
Chapter 10 Flying Formwork
Chapter 11 Slipform
Chapter 12 Formwork Supports
Chapter 13 Scaffold
Chapter 14 Formwork for Precast Concrete
Chapter 15 Pre-Award Formwork Management Issues
Chapter 16 Post-Award Formwork Management Issues
Chapter 17 Formwork Failure 481
Chapter 18 Formwork Issues in Multi-Story Building Construction