Shoring props provide stable and temporary support for construction, ensuring the safety of workers and the building. A complete shoring prop system consists of the shoring prop, tripod, and fork head, all professionally designed to meet the load requirements of the project. Proper use of shoring props can reduce accidents and ensure the safety and stability of the construction process.
What Types Of Shoring Props In Construction?
Depending on the complexity, schedule, and load requirements of the project, shoring props come in various types, which can be divided into temporary shoring props and permanent shoring props.
Adjustable Steel Props
Adjustable steel props use a telescopic system, consisting of an outer tube, an insert tube, and a top head. Precise height adjustment is achieved through pin holes for positioning and sliding plate rotation, and a double-screw locking system enhances stability. They are widely used in vertical support for formwork construction in floor slabs, beams, bridges, tunnels, and mining engineering.
Push-Pull Props
Typically made of steel or aluminum, push-pull props are characterized by high strength, corrosion resistance, and reusability. They are commonly used to enhance the stability of formwork, scaffolding, or other temporary structures, preventing tipping or displacement. Widely used in construction sites, bridge construction, tunnel engineering, and other fields, they are crucial components for ensuring construction safety. When installing push-pull props, ensure a proper angle, typically 45°-60° with the ground, to achieve optimal support.
Formwork Props
Made of steel or wood, formwork props are structural components used in building construction to temporarily support concrete formwork, ensuring the formwork remains stable and accurately positioned during concrete pouring. Formwork props are used on floor slabs, walls, columns, and beams to ensure the concrete is properly formed. Their core function is to maintain the shape of the formwork and transfer loads, ensuring construction safety.
Aluminum Props
Aluminum props are typically made of high-strength aluminum alloy, characterized by their lightweight, corrosion resistance, and high compressive strength. Primarily used for fixing and supporting aluminum formwork during concrete pouring, ensuring the stability and verticality of the formwork.
Wooden Props
Wooden props are a type of support structure made of wood, typically used in projects with low environmental requirements. They are a simple and economical temporary support method.
Embedded Steel Props
These steel props are permanent shoring props, usually embedded into the building project, making them an integral part of the structure, saving time and materials during dismantling. Embedded steel props are used in large-span designs, such as banquet hall ceilings or underground parking garages.
Shoring prop systems are widely used in various building projects. They can be installed during concrete pouring and setting, building renovations, and the construction of bridges and tunnels to bear loads, provide temporary support, and ensure the safety and stability of the building structure at different construction stages.