falsework
Temporary building support
Falsework is temporary structural support used during construction, typically to hold concrete or masonry in place until it can bear its own weight.
The term appears in engineering and architecture: The falsework will be removed once the arch cures.
Unlike scaffolding, which supports workers, falsework supports the structure itself during building.
Temporary structural support
- formworkMold for poured concrete
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- proppingSupporting with aid
strutting · underpinning · trestle · scaffolding · cribbing · bracing · lagging · decking
Curved spanning structure
- vaultSecure storage chamber
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- spanDistance between endpoints
cantilever · overpass · aqueduct · tunnel · culvert · flyover · viaduct · concrete pour
Support or stage item
- strutProud, showy gait
- shoreLand bordering water
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- beamStructural support member
girder · joist · truss · column · post · stanchion · bent · raker
Limited in duration
- demountableAble to be detached
- removableCapable of being detached
- reusableFit for repeated service
- strikingNoticeably impressive
shoring
Temporary structural support
propping · strutting · underpinning · trestle · scaffolding · cribbing · bracing · lagging · decking · soffit
arch
Curved spanning structure
span · cantilever · overpass · aqueduct · tunnel · culvert · flyover · viaduct · concrete pour · slab
prop
Support or stage item
beam · girder · joist · truss · column · post · stanchion · bent · raker · crosshead
temporary
Limited in duration
- demountableAble to be detached
- removableCapable of being detached
- reusableFit for repeated service
striking · stripping · dismantling · provisional · nonpermanent
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