A good formwork should satisfy the following requirements:

A good form work should satisfy the following requirements:

1. It should be strong enough to withstand all types of dead and live loads.
2. It should be rigidly constructed and efficiently propped and braced both horizontally and vertically, so as to retain its shape.
3. The joints in the form work should be tight against leakage of cement grout.
4. Construction of form work should permit removal of various parts in desired sequences without damage to the concrete.
5. The material of the formwork should be cheap, easily available and should be suitable for reuse.
6. The formwork should be set accurately to the desired line and levels should have plane surface.
7. It should be as light as possible.
8. The material of the formwork should not warp or get distorted when exposed to the elements.
9. It should rest on firm base.