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| <fs medium>This article focuses on fabric formworks for use in forming concrete members used in architectural works but it should be kept in mind that this versatile means of containing concrete saw some of its first use in civil engineering works such as those found in erosion control e.g., revetments and pond liners. Concrete members for architectural works have traditionally been cast using a rigid formwork in some desired arrangement ever since men first sought to contain early forms of mortar and “concrete” in their structures. And given the need for a mortar or concrete to set and cure properly the use of a flexible formwork might appear to be rather ill-suited for casting any concrete member. But, this method of casting concrete may in fact be used nearly anywhere a rigid formwork is used and is beginning to attract attention as a method of forming concrete members now that strong and inexpensive geotextiles have become available. This article will hopefully pique the reader's interest and leave you inspired to think beyond the simple prismatic shape through the use of fabric as a formwork for the construction of concrete members.</fs> | <fs medium>This article focuses on fabric formworks for use in forming concrete members used in architectural works but it should be kept in mind that this versatile means of containing concrete saw some of its first use in civil engineering works such as those found in erosion control e.g., revetments and pond liners. Concrete members for architectural works have traditionally been cast using a rigid formwork in some desired arrangement ever since men first sought to contain early forms of mortar and “concrete” in their structures. And given the need for a mortar or concrete to set and cure properly the use of a flexible formwork might appear to be rather ill-suited for casting any concrete member. But, this method of casting concrete may in fact be used nearly anywhere a rigid formwork is used and is beginning to attract attention as a method of forming concrete members now that strong and inexpensive geotextiles have become available. This article will hopefully pique the reader's interest and leave you inspired to think beyond the simple prismatic shape through the use of fabric as a formwork for the construction of concrete members.</fs> |
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| ===== History and Background ===== | ===== History and Background ===== |
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| <fs medium>Foundations, continuous and spread footings and piers (or columns), have also benefitted by the use of flexible fabric systems. Since 1993 Richard Fearn, owner and founder of [[fabwiki:research:formwork_applications|Fab-Form Industries, Ltd.]], has developed and marketed several fabric forming products including; Fastfoot® for continuous and spread footings; Fastbag® for spread footings and Fast TubeTM for piers and columns.</fs> | <fs medium>Foundations, continuous and spread footings and piers (or columns), have also benefitted by the use of flexible fabric systems. Since 1993 Richard Fearn, owner and founder of [[fabwiki:research:formwork_applications|Fab-Form Industries, Ltd.]], has developed and marketed several fabric forming products including; Fastfoot® for continuous and spread footings; Fastbag® for spread footings and Fast Tube (TM) for piers and columns.</fs> |
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| <fs medium>Countries with schools of architecture and engineering with students conducting research include the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Mexico, Chile, Belgium and the Netherlands. Some of the most prolific research currently being conducted is under the direction of Professor Mark West, Director of the [[fabwiki:research:research_efforts|Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (C.A.S.T.)]] at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Professor West, an artist, educator and builder has invented a series of techniques for constructing fabric-formed walls, beams, columns, slabs and panels. In the following pages we will examine those structural forms, their applications and the engineering behind them in more detail and we invite you to contribute to **//"the knowledge base"//**.</fs> | <fs medium>Countries with schools of architecture and engineering with students conducting research include the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Mexico, Chile, Belgium and the Netherlands. Some of the most prolific research currently being conducted is under the direction of Professor Mark West, Director of the [[fabwiki:research:research_efforts|Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (C.A.S.T.)]] at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Professor West, an artist, educator and builder has invented a series of techniques for constructing fabric-formed walls, beams, columns, slabs and panels. In the following pages we will examine those structural forms, their applications and the engineering behind them in more detail and we invite you to contribute to **//"the knowledge base"//**.</fs> |
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| ===== References ===== | ===== References ===== |
| <fs medium>[1] Pildysh, M. and Wilson, K., (September 1983), “Cooling ponds lined with fabric-formed concrete”, //Concrete International//, September 1983, pp 32-35.\\ | <fs medium>[1] Pildysh, M. and Wilson, K., (September 1983), “Cooling ponds lined with fabric-formed concrete”, //Concrete International//, September 1983, pp 32-35.\\ |
| [2] Lamberton, B.A., (December 1989), “Fabric Forms for Concrete”, //Concrete International//, December 1989, pp 58-67.</fs> | [2] Lamberton, B.A., (December 1989), “Fabric Forms for Concrete”, //Concrete International//, December 1989, pp 58-67.</fs> |
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| <fs medium>[[http://www.fab-form.com/|Fab-Form Industries, Ltd.]]</fs>\\ | <fs medium>[[http://www.fab-form.com/|Fab-Form Industries, Ltd.]]</fs>\\ |
| <fs medium>[[http://www.umanitoba.ca/cast_building/|The Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (C.A.S.T.)]]</fs> | <fs medium>[[http://www.umanitoba.ca/cast_building/|The Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (C.A.S.T.)]]</fs> |
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