摘要 |
<p>A formwork 1 for the construction of a flight of steps 2 on a sloping surface such as an embankment comprises at least one formwork unit 11. The or each formwork unit comprises a pair of lateral stringer elements 14 connected by a plurality of transversely extending step units 12. Each step unit comprises a riser panel 13, which together with the stringer elements and the sloping surface defines a volume to receive a filler material such as concrete. The riser panels may be pivotally attached to the stringer elements. The formwork may include a tray 21 for receiving concrete to form a landing unit. Sockets 32 may receive handrails. The formwork may be fixed to the sloping surface via anchors and may be formed from plastic. A method of constructing a flight of steps is also claimed.</p> |