by Tarryn Uni Span | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog post
Concrete Pressure Concrete pressure is the force of the concrete applied to the face of the formwork. Typically, it is resisted by thru-ties on double sided formwork or with diagonal props on single sided formwork. Determining concrete lateral pressures is detailed in...
by Tarryn Uni Span | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog post
Engineering Knowledge Base Our objective for updating the Acrow website was to turn this platform into a truly functional and user-friendly tool. The website is now a great location for direct access to all technical information and CAD Blocks offered by the Acrow...
by Tarryn Uni Span | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog post
Falsework Bracing Falsework bracing is critical to the system taking the specified load, both during and after concrete placement. The bracing effectively stiffens the vertical elements of the falsework between the ledger lift heights. As you can see in Figure 1, the...
by Tarryn Uni Span | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog post
Engineering Units EXPLANATION Structural engineers typically talk in either kN or kPa. These units define loads imposed on the structure as either a singular point load or a uniform pressure. Structural engineers generally deal with static loads which mean loads that...
by Tarryn Uni Span | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog post
Natform Screen System – Types of Screens THE DIFFERENT USE CASES OF SCREENS STRUCTURAL SCREENS In some construction cases, there is a heavy focus in accelerating the structure. Typically, the main factor slowing down the forming and pouring of additional slabs...
by Tarryn Uni Span | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog post
Natform Screen System – Introduction The Natform Screen System has been a primary product of the Acrow Group of Companies for over 2 years now, and it is a versatile system that can be used in a wide range of scenarios. That is why we have put together this...
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