SHORING

Shoring

Shoring is a general term used in construction to describe the process of supporting a structure in order to prevent collapse so that construction can proceed. The phrase can also be used as a noun to refer to the Buildings- It is used to support the beams and floors in a building while a column or wall is removed. In this situation vertical supports are used as a temporary replacement for the building columns or walls.

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shoring

Noun

  1. Temporary bracing used to prevent something, such as a tunnel, trench, or wall, from collapse.

Verb



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