Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

falsework

English answer:

temporary scaffolding

Added to glossary by Gilbert Ashley
Mar 11, 2002 11:31
22 yrs ago
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English term

boarding, shuttering, formwork, falsework, planking

English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering construction
I suspect the 4 terms are not completely synonymous for a construction specialist; do you know of any differences?

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see explanations below

boarding- the use of boards for exterior siding
shuttering- use of boards for closing( shuttering) windows
formwork- use of boards for building concrete forms
falsework- temporary scaffolding for use during construction
planking- use of boards for flooring
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agree Gayle Wallimann : Great! Thanks for the reference, too.
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agree Karina Pelech
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