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Shoring and scaffolding, why used

Short answer

Shoring is temporary support to unsafe structures using inclined, horizontal, or vertical members to prevent collapse. Scaffolding is a temporary framework beside a building for workers and materials at height. They are used to provide safe working platforms, prevent structural collapse during excavation or repair, support alterations, and increase work speed and safety.

Describe shoring and scaffolding. Why shoring and scaffoldings are used in building construction?

Shoring

Shoring is the temporary support given to an unsafe wall, building or structure to prevent it from collapsing, using inclined, horizontal or vertical timber or steel members, until permanent repair or reconstruction is done. Types: raking, flying and dead shores.

   wall plate
   wall |\ raker
   wall | \
   _____|__\_ sole plate

Scaffolding

Scaffolding is a temporary framework of timber, bamboo or steel erected beside a building so that workers and materials can be placed at height while the structure is built, repaired or cleaned. Types: single, double, cantilever, suspended, trestle and steel scaffolds.

   wall |    ledger
   wall |-putlog--|
   wall |      standard

Why they are used

  • Safe working platform at height for masons, painters and plasterers (scaffolding).
  • Safe movement of materials and workers.
  • Preventing collapse of weak walls and adjoining buildings during excavation, demolition or repair (shoring).
  • Support during alteration of the structure, such as removing a wall or an opening.
  • Increases the speed and quality of work and reduces accidents.

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