Impact of Forms Set Too High
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What happens here
The presenter demonstrates how subtle errors in setting concrete forms can lead to material shortages. He shows a section of wooden forms, indicating that if these forms are set just half an inch too high, it will result in requiring more concrete than initially estimated. He uses a framing hammer to simulate the action of setting or adjusting a form, emphasizing the small yet significant impact of this inaccuracy.
Goal: Understand how improperly set forms (too high) increase material requirements.
Tools and materials
- Framing Hammer — Simulating the process of setting or adjusting the wooden forms
- Wood Forms — Defining the boundaries for the concrete pour in the demonstration
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