Reinforced concrete wall using steel formwork / Muhamad Khairul Nizam Mahmood

Reinforced concrete wall is a dividing structural element which made of concrete with metal embedded in it. Steel formwork is a mould made of steel that were used to form concrete into structural shapes such as beams, columns, slabs for building. This study is based on 2 ½ storey affordable town-houses unit of Phase 6 Saujana Perdana, Sungai Buloh, Selangor. The objectives of this report are to discuss on the process of building a structural element using steel formwork, which is reinforced concrete wall. This report also discusses materials and equipment's used and imperfection to the wall. The process starts with fitting reinforcement bar, then assembling formwork, next concrete placement ,formwork disassembly and lastly defect inspection. Information is gained to complete this report is by individual interviews, observations, internet research and studying drawing plans. In conclusion, this report will show the benefits of reinforced concrete wall which is one of the main elements of a building.