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Everything is complicated about using concrete - the discipline and dedication necessary to make consistent batches, understanding exactly how the formwork will be laid, what the timing is for the pours, how you keep it clean and neat to achieve a fine quality.
Annabelle Selldorf

Meaning of "formwork" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FORMWORK

formwork  [ˈfɔːmˌwɜːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FORMWORK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Formwork is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FORMWORK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

formwork

Formwork

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.

Definition of formwork in the English dictionary

The definition of formwork in the dictionary is an arrangement of wooden boards, bolts, etc, used to shape reinforced concrete while it is setting Also called : shuttering.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FORMWORK


artwork
ˈɑːtˌwɜːk
bodywork
ˈbɒdɪˌwɜːk
clockwork
ˈklɒkˌwɜːk
coursework
ˈkɔːsˌwɜːk
farmwork
ˈfɑːmˌwɜːk
fieldwork
ˈfiːldˌwɜːk
firework
ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk
framework
ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk
groundwork
ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːk
homework
ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk
housework
ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk
needlework
ˈniːdəlˌwɜːk
network
ˈnɛtˌwɜːk
paperwork
ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːk
patchwork
ˈpætʃˌwɜːk
teamwork
ˈtiːmˌwɜːk
timework
ˈtaɪmˌwɜːk
waxwork
ˈwæksˌwɜːk
wickerwork
ˈwɪkəˌwɜːk
woodwork
ˈwʊdˌwɜːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FORMWORK

formulaic
formulaically
formular
formularies
formularisation
formularise
formulariser
formularistic
formularization
formularize
formularizer
formulary
formulate
formulation
formulator
formulise
formulism
formulist
formulistic
formyl

WORDS THAT END LIKE FORMWORK

all in a day´s work
at work
beadwork
brickwork
field work
glasswork
group work
guesswork
local area network
metalwork
millwork
neural network
office work
out of work
research work
rework
social work
telework
wirework
work

Synonyms and antonyms of formwork in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «formwork» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FORMWORK

Find out the translation of formwork to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of formwork from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «formwork» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

模板
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

encofrado
570 millions of speakers

English

formwork
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

formwork
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صندقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

опалубка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cofragem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

formwork
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coffrage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Acuan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schalung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

型枠
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

거푸집
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Formwork
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ván khuôn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

formwork
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॉर्मवर्क
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kalıp
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cassaforma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szalunki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

опалубка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cofraje
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξυλότυπου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bekisting
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

formsättning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forskaling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of formwork

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FORMWORK»

The term «formwork» is regularly used and occupies the 65.883 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FORMWORK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «formwork» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «formwork» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about formwork

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QUOTES WITH «FORMWORK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word formwork.
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Annabelle Selldorf
Everything is complicated about using concrete - the discipline and dedication necessary to make consistent batches, understanding exactly how the formwork will be laid, what the timing is for the pours, how you keep it clean and neat to achieve a fine quality.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FORMWORK»

Discover the use of formwork in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to formwork and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Formwork: A practical guide
This is a practical, heavily illustrated and comprehensive manual for the construction industry. It is equally useful as a text for building students and teachers and trainees.
Geoffrey Lee, Peter McAdam, 2010
2
Formwork for Concrete Structures
The definitive guide to formwork design, materials, and methods--fully updated Formwork for Concrete Structures, Fourth Edition, provides current information on designing and building formwork and temporary structures during the ...
Garold (Gary) Oberlender, Robert Peurifoy, 2010
3
Practical Timber Formwork
This highly practical book guides the reader through constructing timber formwork for structural concrete elements.
J. B. Peters, 1991
4
Formwork
This concise introduction to formwork is intended to give the engineer confidence in supervising work on site.
C. J. Wilshere, 1989
5
Concrete Formwork Systems
The text details hand-set, crane-dependent and crane-independent systems.
Awad S. Hanna, 1998
6
Formwork and Falsework for Heavy Construction: Guide to Good ...
Any warnings based solely on theoretical judgment have been avoided; only recommendations based on experience have been included. fib Bulletin 48 focuses on principles only, and therefore does not address detailed design issues, for which ...
fib Fédération internationale du béton, 2009
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Construction manual: concrete & formwork
Describes procedures involved in proportioning mixes, escavation, the design and construction of forms and framework, and handling, placing, and finishing concrete
T. W. Love, 1973
8
North American Tunneling 2008 Proceedings
ABSTRACT: In concrete lined tunnels, t'ormwork removal timing may be controversial. Contractors seek to strip the form as soon as possible, and designers seek to keep the formwork in place as long as practical to protect the fresh concrete.
Michael F. Roach, 2008
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Formwork Pressure of Self-consolidating Concrete: Influence ...
It has been reported that the formwork pressure of SCC can be less than hydrostatic pressure. This is due to the build-up of a three-dimensional structure when the concrete is left at rest.
Raissa Patricia Douglas Ferron, 2008
10
Reinforced Concrete Structures
21. Formwork. 21.1. INTRODUCTION The form work or shuttering is a temporary ancillary construction used as a mould for the structure, in which concrete is placed and in which it hardens and matures. The construction of formwork involves ...
Dr. B. C. Punmia, Ashok Kr. Jain, Arun Kr. Jain, Dr. B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kr. Jain, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FORMWORK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term formwork is used in the context of the following news items.
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Carbon Footprint Comparison…Fast Form VS Timber Shuttering
Grimsby, United Kingdom- July 6th, 2015- This press release compares carbon footprint of the formwork system developed and used against ... «Specification Online, Jul 15»
2
Advertorial: PERI reaches new heights with new one-sided panel …
A unique panel system, MAXIMO, has been recently launched in Central London by one of the leading suppliers of formwork and scaffolding, ... «Scottish Construction Now, Jul 15»
3
Completion of the ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2014-15
Through a novel robotic fabrication process an initially flexible pneumatic formwork is gradually stiffened by reinforcing it with carbon fibers from ... «JEC Composites, Jul 15»
4
Iconic 104-year-old 'Blackhawk' statue under repair
"The 50-foot exposed crushed granite, concrete statue illustrates progressive use of cement and formwork for concrete construction at the turn ... «Kankakee Daily Journal, Jul 15»
5
New A-Plant Tool Hire Express store opens
... Consortium, including tools, plant, powered access equipment, generators, lifting and safety equipment, and formwork and falsework. «Builders' Merchants News, Jul 15»
6
Lehmann Timber Code AG opens new timber construction …
... to all enquiries from timber construction, the timber industry, formwork and preform construction as well as system and product manufacturers. «Lesprom Network, Jul 15»
7
Construction Union Calls for Sham Contracting Probe
Sham contracting, tax evasion and phoenixing within the formwork industry in the Australian Capital Territory should all be the subject of major ... «Sourceable, Jul 15»
8
Interserve plc 6.3% Potential Decrease Indicated by Canaccord …
Equipment Services operates globally, designing, hiring and selling formwork and falsework solutions for use in infrastructure and building ... «DirectorsTalk Interviews, Jul 15»
9
PHOTO: Pioneer Village Station
... Harris Rebar; Limen Structures, Ltd. (formwork); CBM Concrete Global Precast Inc.; Limen Group (masonry); Benson Steel (structural); Core ... «Daily Commercial News, Jul 15»
10
Quake property insurance claims in millions
... the buildings sit are overdesigned with six major reinforcement steel bars instead of four with PVC enclosure as formwork to the concrete cast ... «Daily Express, Jul 15»

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