CIRIA Report 108 (1985) serves as the UK industry-standard guide for calculating lateral concrete pressure on formwork, utilizing a semi-empirical formula that accounts for placement rate, concrete density, and temperature. The report distinguishes between wall and column pressures and covers the impact of modern admixtures, though it may be conservative for highly flowable self-compacting concrete. The report is available through the CIRIA bookstore . Concrete pressure on formwork (R108) - CIRIA
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