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method:styrofoam-polystyrene-formwork-for-concreteStyrofoam/Polystyrene Formwork for Concrete
Alexander's technique of carving cheap styrofoam as formwork for complex concrete shapes, enabling brackets, arches, and ornament at low cost.
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- A technique in which concrete is shot from a high-pressure hose with an accelerator; produces stiff, strong material that stays where placed without heavy formwork.
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