slipforming
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Slipforming is a construction technique that uses a special type of formwork, or mold, to create concrete structures. This formwork moves slowly and continuously as concrete is placed, allowing for the vertical construction of elements like buildings or pavements.12
This method is particularly useful for high-rise construction, enabling the continuous casting of concrete elements. The formwork is either disassembled and moved upward as sections are finished, or it moves upward with the concrete placement. Slipforming was first documented in 1949.21
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