Concrete Form Pressure: Width vs. Height
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What happens here
Using a simple diagram comparing 'Skinny' and 'Wide' concrete forms, the presenter explains that just like with water, the pressure exerted by concrete in a form is determined by the height of the concrete column, not its volume or the width of the form. Both skinny and wide forms at the same height will experience the same pressure at their bases.
Goal: Explain that concrete pressure on forms depends on column height, not width.
Tools and materials
- Markers — Illustrating skinny and wide concrete forms
- Whiteboard — Drawing and explaining the form pressure diagram
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