ABSTRACT

TABLE INTRODUCTION Background and History Previous Studies Using Permeable Rigid Formwork Previous Studies Using Fabric Formwork Objectives and Scope SELECTION of FABRICS Choice of Fabrics Fabric Tests Using Normal Concrete Fabric Tests Using 30% Flyash Concrete Results PLACING and HANDLING of FABRIC-FORMED CONCRETE Depth of Bleeding Effect Fabrication of Fabric Molds Bleeding Tests Test Results Finish Effect of Vibration on Concrete Surface	OF STRENGTH TESTS Casting and Testing Concrete Cylinders with Fabric Formwork Density Strength Test Results COLUMN TESTS Column Specifications and Design Column Casting Formwork Concrete Test Setup and Instrumentation Companion Control Cylinders Schmidt Hammer Tests Column Compression Tests Test Results Failure Patterns Compressive Strength Lessons Learned About Fabric Formwork	CONTENTS SUMMARY and CONCLUSIONS Summary Conclusions Suggestions for Future Studies LIST of SYMBOLS Additional References APPENDICES Appendix A: Cost Analysis Appendix B: Mechanical Press Apparatus Weight Calculations Appendix C: Results from Rebound Tests (Schmidt Hammer Tests) Appendix D: Summary of Calculations and General Assumptions in Column Design Reinforcement Design Maximum Axial Load Appendix E: All Columns Test Result Curves

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