Question

The __________ of formwork plays a significant role in the cost of concrete.

(a) Conditions

(b) Work

(c) Period

(d) Economy

The question was posed to me during an interview for a job.

My question is taken from Components of Formwork in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct choice is (d) Economy

To elaborate: The cost of formwork varies from 30% to 40% of the cost of concrete for ordinary structures and maybe go as high as 50% to 60% for special structures are just dams, bridges, etc.