ABSTRACT
Review the bridge column FAST diagram on the following page. Which is better, the round or rectangular column? Which presents less cost? Cost-load the FAST diagram. What are the cost savings?
The difference in cost between circular column and square column formworks is $683.90 - 557.90 = $126.00. The difference is due to the necessity of certain functions in square columns. These additional functions are shown in the figure below.
