A two-storey house photographed during structural works: concrete block walls, reinforced concrete columns and timber formwork supporting the upper floor.
This two-storey house is shown during the structural stage. The photos show concrete block walling, reinforced concrete columns and beams, and timber props supporting the formwork for the upper floor and roof beams.
This two-storey house is photographed during the structural stage. Walls are built in concrete blocks with openings left for windows and doors, and the structure is held by reinforced concrete columns and beams. Timber formwork and props can be seen supporting the upper floor and roof beams while the concrete is placed. A black water tank stands on site for use during construction.
In a concrete-framed house the columns and beams carry the weight of the building, and the blockwork fills the spaces between them. Formwork shapes the wet concrete and the props hold it in place until it has gained enough strength, after which the formwork is struck and the next stage, such as roofing and plastering, can begin.
Work shown in the photos
- Concrete block walling with window and door openings
- Reinforced concrete columns and beams
- Timber formwork and props supporting the upper floor
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