Vertical & Horizontal Formwork

Catalog description

This course is the curriculum for Vertical and Horizontal Formwork under the National Center for Construction Education (NCCER). This course describes basic site layout tools and methods; layout and construction of deep and shallow foundations; layout and forming of slabs-on-grade; and forms used for curbing and paving. It covers the applications and construction methods for types of forming and form hardware systems for walls, columns, and stairs, as well as slip forms, climbing forms, and shaft forms. It also covers elevated decks and formwork systems and methods used in their construction.