Formwork is the term given to either temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or similar materials are poured. In the context of concrete construction, the falsework supports the shuttering moulds. ==Formwork and concrete form types== Formwork comes in several types: ==Slab formwork (deck formwork)== ===History=== Some of the earliest exam... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formwork
Formwork refers to boarding used to contain wet concrete as it sets. The formwork is a temporary structure and can be made of wood or steel. Once the concrete has hardened, the formwork boarding is removed. Found on http://www.designbuild-network.com/glossary/formwork.html