Question

Calculate the area (square metre) of the formwork required for a beam of 2 m span and cross section dimension of 400 mm x 200 mm.

Answer 1

Answer:

2.16 m²

Explanation:

Area = 2 x 0.4 x2 + 2 x 0.4x.2 + 2x0.2 = 1.6 + 0.16 + 0.4 = 2.16 m²