falsework
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- History
- In modern roadway construction
- In bridge construction
- Typical falsework components
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thumb|Arch ring and falsework, 1932
Falsework consists of temporary structures used in construction to support a permanent structure until its construction is sufficiently advanced to support itself. For arches, this is specifically called centering. Falsework includes temporary support structures for formwork used to mold concrete in the construction of buildings, bridges, and elevated roadways.
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