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Aluminum vs. Steel vs. Timber: A Full-Dimensional Comparison of Formwork Performance


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When selecting construction formwork, understanding the physical properties of different materials is crucial.

 

Load-bearing Capacity: Aluminum formwork is typically designed to withstand loads up to $60$KN/$m^2$, significantly higher than timber, providing robust support for heavy slabs and beams.

 

Construction Precision: Manufactured via CNC cutting, aluminum panels offer high modularity with joint precision within $1$mm, whereas timber is prone to warping due to temperature and humidity.

 

Labor Intensity: With an average weight of $20$$25$kg/$m^2$, aluminum formwork is only $1/3$ the weight of steel, greatly reducing physical strain on workers and accelerating installation.

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Hunan Feishanqi Construction Technology Co., Ltd. ,steel formwork construction