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Formwork
Buildpedia, March 23, 2006
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Formwork is the term given to either temporary or permanent moulds into which concrete or similar materials are poured. Formwork comes in three main types: * Traditional timber formwork. The formwork is built on site out of timber. It is easy to produce but time consuming for larger structures, and it has quite a limited lifespan.

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Concrete
Buildpedia, March 23, 2006
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In construction, concrete is a composite building material made from the combination of aggregate and cement binder. The most common form of concrete consists of Portland cement, mineral aggregates (generally gravel and sand) and water. Contrary to common belief, concrete does not solidify from drying after mixing and placement. Instead, the cement hydrates, gluing the other components together and eventually creating a stone-like material. When used in the generic sense, this is the material referred to by the term concrete.

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An Overview of Masonry
Buildpedia, March 23, 2006
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Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone such as marble, granite, travertine, limestone; concrete block, glass block, and tile. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction.

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Rebar
Buildpedia, March 23, 2006
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Rebar is common steel reinforcing bar, an important component of reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry structures. It is usually formed from mild steel, and is given ridges for better frictional adhesion to the concrete.

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