falsework

9.3

Temporary supports that hold parts of a building or bridge during construction

noun
/ˈfɔːlswɜrk/

Specialized

: apuntalamiento

To ensure the stability of the building, they carefully designed falsework that would hold everything in place.

Examples

The construction team erected falsework to support the bridge.
Without proper falsework, the structure could collapse before the materials set.
The engineers installed falsework to hold the bridge in place while the concrete cured.
After the arch was completed, the construction crew carefully dismantled the falsework.
Many builders use falseworks during major projects.
The workers erected falsework to support the bridge during the construction phase.
Before the concrete was poured, the team had to install falsework for additional support.

Synonyms

shoring

vsfalsework

Specialized

3 7.4

Beams or props placed to support a building and stop it collapsing

is used during construction to hold parts until the permanent structure supports them

formwork

vsfalsework

Specialized

1 7.5

A temporary mold that holds poured concrete until it hardens

supports building parts during assembly until the permanent structure carries the load

trestlework

vsfalsework

Specialized

9.6

A frame of connected supports, often wooden, that holds a bridge or scaffolding

is a general temporary support used until the structure can support itself

supporting tower

vsfalsework

Specialized

4.5

A tall structure that holds and steadies bridges or power lines

is usually temporary scaffolding that holds parts until they are self supporting

Surface Forms

falsework singular

falseworks plural

Morphology

falsework = false + work (semi-transparent) = false + work

The elements 'false' + 'work' are recognizable, but in construction 'false' specifically means temporary/substitute, a specialized usage not obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Falsework is made from the simple parts false ('not real' or 'temporary') and work ('building structures'). So falsework means the temporary supports that hold a bridge or building in place until the permanent parts can stand on their own.