falsework

or centering

Temporary framework used during construction to support arches and similar structures while the mortar or concrete is setting or the steel is being joined. As soon as the work is set and the structure is self-supporting, the centering is struck (carefully removed).

falsework [′fȯls‚wərk]

(civil engineering)

A temporary support used until the main structure is strong enough to support itself.

falsework

Temporary bracing for supporting work under construction which cannot yet support itself.

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“The crew foreman directed employees to work alone, to throw all shoring system components to the ground and rushed them to hurry-up, which deviated from the ‘common’ practice for falsework removal, from the company established procedure as well as from the manufacturer/supplier specifications noted in the Design Plans,” OSHA’s report said.

TOO FAST by Alexandra Berzon / Las Vegas Sun

Nearly all of the falsework has now been removed, but that metalwork web attracted more than a few curious comments from people who thought it was part of the flyover itself, Lemos said.

END OF BRIDGE IN SIGHT by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

Coverage includes the latest advances in materials (constituents, design of mixtures, special applications); reinforced concrete construction (long-term effects such as creep and shrinkage, loading effects, formwork and falsework proportioning, automation); specialized construction (e.

Concrete construction engineering handbook, 2d ed by SciTech Book News

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