About the project
The columns renovation is part of the Gethsemane Church Renovation project. The focus is on “shoring”.
Shoring is a form of temporary support which can be given to the existing buildings (building components). The primary function is providing the necessary precautions to avoid damage to any person or property from the collapse of the supporting structure during alteration work.
There are three basic systems that can be used. Combinations of them are also possible.
- Dead Shoring–used primarily to carry vertical loads.
- Raking Shoring–used to support combined loads -vertical and horizontal.
- Flying Shoring–the same function as ranking shoring but gives the possibility to work below ground level.
THE WOODEN COLUMNS OF THE CHURCH NEED SUPPORT.
THE LOAD IS VERTICAL, SO IS IT USED DEAD SHORING, USING STEEL COMPONENTS
Materials available for constructing the different shoring systems are timber, steel, or a combination of these two materials. Timber shores may be quite satisfactory and less expensive by using sound second-hand timber. The use of adjustable steel props is highly recommendable. These are very strong, easy to fit, adjust and remove.
