Formwork Construction Quiz

Formwork is a permanent structure used to shape and support concrete until it cures.

• True

• False

17mm thick plywood boards are suitable for constructing formwork.

• True

• False

Vegetable oil and soapy water can be used as release agents to prevent concrete from sticking to formwork.

• True

• False

Accurate measurements are not crucial when designing formwork.

• True

• False

The inner formwork should be exactly the same size as the outer formwork.

• True

• False

Using TinkerCAD can help in designing accurate formwork.

• True

• False

Concrete should be poured into the formwork in one single layer.

• True

• False

A metal tamping rod is used to tamp down the concrete and remove air pockets.

• True

• False

A vibrating rod attached to a power drill can help settle the concrete and remove air bubbles.

• True

• False

Curing concrete involves keeping it dry to strengthen the structure.

• True

• False