Structure / Concrete / Formwork Components & Terminologies

1 min read 23 August 2024

When I studied, I used to dream of having a visual dictionary of everything in a building. A bit like Penguin does with words. Sure there have been a few great diagrams created – mainly by industry. But nowhere are all terms illustrated for students, rookies or even experienced practitioners.

 

Mavie’s diagram shows the basis terms for the support and construction of Formwork. This allows you to be quietly confident when looking at any job and using the industry terms correctly.

 

Ideally, you never need to bluff, or be a know it all. But it sure helps knowing it all!

 

Watch this space as we illustrate more and more of what we build with.

 

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