Formwork Lateral Pressure
PROCalculate maximum lateral pressure on vertical formwork from fresh concrete, per ACI 347R or CIRIA C700.
BEng Mechanical Engineering (Hons), CMIOSH, LEEA Member
Mechanical engineer and certified lifting equipment examiner with 18 years in heavy industry, structural steelwork, and crane operations across construction and resources sectors.
1 April 2025
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