METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RESTORING, REPAIRING, REINFORCING AND/OR PROTECTING STRUCTURES USING CONCRETE

摘要

Methods are provided for attaching a formwork panel to a formwork retainer. Such methods comprise providing a formwork panel comprising an inside surface, an outside surface, and an aperture extending through the panel from an inside of the inside surface to an outside of the outside surface; providing a formwork retainer comprising a panel-engaging feature; projecting the panel-engaging feature through the aperture so that at least a first portion of the panel-engaging feature is located on the outside of the outside surface and at least a second portion of the panel- engaging feature is located on the inside of the inside surface; and using the panel- engaging feature to attach the formwork retainer to the panel. Corresponding apparatus for effecting such methods are also provided.