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3 - Session Three - Shoring

This document discusses shoring, which provides temporary support to avoid structural collapse during construction projects. It defines shoring and lists situations where it is required, such as supporting unstable walls or floors during demolition. The materials used for shoring are described as structural softwood and steel. Three shoring systems - dead, raking, and flying shoring - are outlined. Dead shoring supports vertical loads. Raking shoring transfers loads to the ground using angled struts. Flying shoring functions similarly to raking shoring but provides a clear working space.

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3 - Session Three - Shoring

This document discusses shoring, which provides temporary support to avoid structural collapse during construction projects. It defines shoring and lists situations where it is required, such as supporting unstable walls or floors during demolition. The materials used for shoring are described as structural softwood and steel. Three shoring systems - dead, raking, and flying shoring - are outlined. Dead shoring supports vertical loads. Raking shoring transfers loads to the ground using angled struts. Flying shoring functions similarly to raking shoring but provides a clear working space.

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EAR 4208 Building Technology III

Session Three: Shoring

BY
A R C H . M WAT U , O . K
LECTURER,
D E PA RT M E N T O F A R C H I T E C T U R E & B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA
Outline
1. Definition
2. Situations when shoring is required
3. Materials
4. Shoring systems
1. Definition
Temporary supports applied to a building or structure to avoid danger
to any person from collapse of the structure
2. Situations when Shoring is
required
1) To give support to walls which are dangerous or are likely to become
unstable due to subsistence, bulging or leaning

2) To avoid failure to sound walls caused by the removal of subjacent support,


e.g. where a basement is being constructed near a sound wall

3) During demolition works to give support to an adjacent building or


structure
2. Situations when Shoring is
required. Cont’d
4) To support the upper part of wall during formation of a large opening in the
lower section of the wall

5) To give support to a floor or roof to enable a support wall to be removed and


replaced by a beam
3. Materials
A. Structural softwood

B. Structural steel
4. Shoring Systems
1) Dead Shoring

2) Raking Shoring

3) Flying Shoring
Shoring Systems.
Cont’d
Dead Shoring
Used to support dead loads that act vertically
downwards

Source: Greeno Roger and Roy Chudley, 2006, p. 264


Shoring Systems.
Cont’d
Raking Shoring
Transfers the floor and wall loads to the
ground by means of sloping struts or rakers
One raker for each floor is required and
should be at an angle of between 40o and 70
o
with the horizontal

Source: Greeno Roger and Roy Chudley, 2006, p. 263


Shoring Systems.
Cont’d
Flying Shoring
· Fulfills similar functions as raking
shores
· Advantages:
 Provide a clear working space under the
shores
 Can be used between parallel wall
surfaces provided the span is not more
than 12m

Source: Greeno Roger and Roy Chudley, 2006, p. 263


Thank you

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