Abstract
Fabric formwork is a novel method for casting unconventional concrete forms in textile sheets. It offers extraordinary possibilities for combining structural efficiency and architectural expression in the design of concrete structures. This paper discusses opportunities, challenges and solutions for application of fabric-formed concrete in practice, in terms of design, buildability and potential advantages of using innovative Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials as reinforcement.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 72-73 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
Event | IABSE Conference, Bath 2017: Creativity and Collaboration - Instilling Imagination and Innovation in Structural Design - Bath, UK United Kingdom Duration: 19 Apr 2017 → 20 Apr 2017 |
Conference
Conference | IABSE Conference, Bath 2017: Creativity and Collaboration - Instilling Imagination and Innovation in Structural Design |
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Country/Territory | UK United Kingdom |
City | Bath |
Period | 19/04/17 → 20/04/17 |
Keywords
- Concrete
- Fabric formwork
- Fibre-reinforced polymer reinforcement
- Structural forms
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Civil and Structural Engineering