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You see wood forms bowing out while concrete is poured. What does this mean?

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Correct Incorrect Form boards must be braced to hold the weight of wet concrete. Bowing forms mean missing or weak bracing, so the slab edge can be uneven and weak.

You see wood forms bowing out while concrete is poured. What does this mean?

• The mix is too dry
• Forms lacked enough bracing
• Concrete sets faster
• The crew used too much water