Shoring is designed to prevent collapse where shielding is only designed to protect workers when collapses occur. Concrete-structure and stone-building shoring, in these cases also referred to as falsework, provides temporary support until the concrete becomes hard and achieves the desired strength to support loads.

What is the purpose of shoring?

Shoring, form of prop or support, usually temporary, that is used during the repair or original construction of buildings and in excavations. Temporary support may be required, for example, to relieve the load on a masonry wall while it is repaired or reinforced.

Why is shoring important in a building?

The primary benefit of using shoring technologies when carrying out construction or excavation work is safety – because the main purpose of shoring is to provide stability and prevent collapses, it helps to ensure a safe work site.