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Concrete & Masonryaka: concrete formaka: formingaka: shuttering

Form

In Plain English

A temporary mold that holds poured concrete in shape while it hardens — removed after the concrete sets.

Definition

A temporary structure or mold into which fresh concrete is poured and held until it hardens to the desired shape. Forms can be built from wood (plywood, dimensional lumber), steel, aluminum, or engineered forming systems. Form design must account for the lateral pressure exerted by wet concrete and be properly braced and tied to prevent blowouts.

Example

The curved retaining wall required custom-bent steel forms to achieve the architectural radius specified in the drawings.

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