a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
the act of propping up with shores
A term used in construction meaning the act of using wood or metal components to support and counteract imposed pressures either vertically or horizontally (trenching or excavations).
a structure that is built or put in place to support the sides of an excavation and designed to prevent cave-ins.
Lumber placed in a slanted position to support the structure of a building temporarily.
Temporary bracing to hold the sides of an excavation from caving.
Temporary bracing for support.
a system of uprights (vertical members of a trench shoring system) which bear against the soil, walers (horizontal members of a trench shoring system) which- hold the uprights against the soil, and braces (cross members of a trench shoring system) which force the walers tightly against the uprights. Walers are also called stringers or rangers.
equipment used to prop or support the trench sheeting or trench wall directly.
A temporary support erected in a trench or other excavation to support the walls from caving in.
wood or metal braces used for temporary support during building construction.
System of temporary supports, either horizontal or vertical.
Shoring (from "shore," a prop) is an operation connected with building. It is often necessary before actual building is begun to support adjoining premises while the work of excavating for underground apartments is being carried out. The art of shoring comprises the temporary support of buildings, and may become necessary because of the failure or settlement of some portion of the structure or for the purpose of upholding the upper portion while alterations are being made in the lower.