Engineers are finding ways to extend the spans of bridges; architects are producing ever more exotic bridge designs. Of course, construction teams must put the theory -which looks so good on paper - into practice, which is where the trouble often starts. Fortunately for those contracted to build bridges, equipment manufacturers are also working overtime to devise machinery to ease the burden. For example, one vital element, which can comprise up to 40% of a bridge project's construction cost, is formwork.
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