Unit 11. Formwork 1
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These molds have steel or aluminum frames. The side facing the concrete is covered with the desired surface material. This may be steel or plywood. This type of formwork system is quick and easy to set up. The units are lightweight and easy to transport.
Prefabricated, temporary formwork molds are also easy to strip after the consolidation process. This occurs only after the concrete has cured. The beams are left behind until the structure has achieved its design strength. The concrete walls formed by these molds are capable of supporting any building's framing. The module frames can be reused thousands of times. You’ll appreciate the time and money you save!
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1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
1. What kind of formwork is pre-made before arriving at a site?
2. What part of a building’s structure are walls attached to?
Reading
2. Read the advertisement for a formwork manufacturer. Then, mark the statements true (T) or false (F).
1 – The molds have frames made of plywood.
2 – The formwork is difficult to strip.
3 – The frames can be used many times.
Vocabulary
3. Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F).
1 – Consolidation
2 – Design strength
3 – Formwork
4 – Framing
5 – Reuse
6 – Cure
A. to use something again
B. mold into which concrete or another material is poured to form a building structure
C. to dry until solid
D. the process of concrete becoming solid and denser, thereby taking up less space
E. the assumed load-bearing capacity of steel or concrete
F. the use of structural pieces to support a building and provide places to attach exterior and interior walls
4. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.
temporary lightweight mold strip prefabricated
1. Plastic formwork panels are (__________), so even one person can lift them.
2. (__________) formwork systems arrive already in the necessary shapes.
3. (__________) formwork is only used for short periods of time.
4. The contractor will (__________) this formwork after the concrete is dry.
5. Pour concrete into a (__________) to shape it correctly.
5. Listen and read the advertisement for a formwork manufacturer again. What are the benefits of the company's temporary prefabricated molds?
Listening
6. Listen to a conversation between a project manager and a coworker. Choose the correct answers.
1. What is the current of the building project?
A. Workers are pouring the concrete.
B. Workers are putting up the formwork.
C. They are waiting for the concrete to cure.
D. They are transporting the formwork to the site.
2. What will the woman likely do next?
A. drive to the job site.
B. order more PTX molds.
C. take the formwork to the site.
D. remove the molds from the walls.
7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
Coworker: Oh yeah, I was wondering about that. How’s it going?
Manager: Really well, actually. We’re using a new kind of concrete form.
Coworker: The new PXT model? How’s that 1 (_________) (_________)?
Manager: it’s great. The modules are 2 (________) (_________). That makes them easy to set up and transport.
Coworker: That’s good. 3 (_________) (_________) (_________) (_________) on the project?
Manager: We’ve poured the concrete. We 4 (_________) (_________) (_________) for it to cure before taking the formwork down.
Coworker: Of course. Those frames can be 5 (_________), right?
Manager: Yes. With proper handling, the frames will 6 (_________) (_________) (_________).
Coworker: Excellent. Keep me updated on the progress.
Speaking
8. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
Use language such as:
I wanted to give you an update on …
We're using …
How far are you …
Student A: You are a project manager. Talk to Student B about:
· Progress on a formwork project
· What kind of formwork is being used
· A benefit or drawback of using the formwork
Student B: You are the manager’s coworker. Talk to Student A about progress on a formwork project.
Writing
9. Use the advertisement and the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the project progress update.
Project Progress Update
Project: …
Material used: …
Current status: …
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