BS 5975 2019 Extract - Flipbook - Page 16
BS 5975:2019
3.38
BRITISH STANDARD
primary
principal bearing member transferring load to the falsework
3.39
prop
compression member used as a temporary support
3.40
quality control check list
3.41
document that lists the elements of an inspection or test, that is endorsed to show that the item of
work has satisfied that inspection or test, or that the operation has been witnessed
re-propping
system used during construction in which the temporary supports to a recently cast slab are removed
and replaced in a planned sequence
3.42
scaffold
temporary structure that provides access, or on or from which persons work, or that is used to
support material, plant or equipment
NOTE
3.43
See also 3.23 falsework.
soffit
underside surface of a concrete member or slab
3.44
sole plate
timber, concrete or metal spreader used to distribute the load from a standard or baseplate
to the ground
3.45
standard
vertical tube or member
3.46
strength class
3.47
classification of timber based on particular values of grade stress
strut
member in compression
NOTE
3.48
See also 3.39 prop.
sub-consultant
individual or organization appointed by a consultant or designer to provide technical
advice, including advice on methodology, and/or design in a specialist area of temporary or
permanent works
3.49
sub-contractor
contractor employed by another contractor to carry out or manage construction work
NOTE
3.50
See also 3.15 contractor.
sway
horizontal displacement at the top of the falsework in relation to the bottom, under
application of the load
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