Definition of "formwork" [formwork]

• The structure of boards that make up a form for pouring concrete in construction. (noun)

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• "The formwork is the main means of work in the moulding process of the concrete."
• "The formwork sheeting (also called formwork shell)"
• "· In order to reduce the need for timber formwork, which is becoming increasingly expensive and environmentally unacceptable, in view of the rapidly depleting forests, a substitute for reinforced concrete beams was developed at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok."