Design and Construction using insulating Concrete Formwork

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Design and Construction using insulating Concrete Formwork

Alan Tovey, Prof. John Roberts, Michael Kilcommons
ISBN 1-904482-31-7
The Concrete Centre
2007
104p

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Insulating concrete formwork (ICF) is an innovative modern method of construction, which
combines the inherent strength of concrete with the excellent thermal insulation properties
of polystyrene to produce cost-effective and durable structures. The polystyrene is used
as permanent formwork for the concrete and is available as either expanded or extruded
polystyrene, in a variety of configurations and a number of proprietary systems. The basic
structure is typically erected by a team of three or four site operatives and fi lled by pumping
a very workable concrete in storey-height lifts. In addition to providing a strong structure,
the concrete provides excellent sound insulation, fi re resistance and the ability for thermal
capacity. Designers appreciate the basic elegance and simplicity of ICF systems and have
been quick to employ them for a variety of applications. The purpose of this guide is to
provide designers and contractors with a thorough understanding of Insulating Concrete
Formwork.



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