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Void form

A sacrificial formwork used to create a void in concrete structures, often to reduce weight or material use.

Void forms are temporary structures used to create empty spaces in concrete, reducing weight and material use while maintaining strength. They are crucial for optimizing structural performance, enhancing efficiency, and supporting innovative design. By providing a practical solution for reducing concrete volume, void forms support efficient construction, improve sustainability, and contribute to successful project delivery by ensuring that structures meet design specifications, withstand applied loads, and align with performance criteria.

Used in a sentence

Void forms were used in the slab to reduce weight and material costs.

Synonyms/variation
  • Void Former

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