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Formwork, Shuttering, Centering , Staging & Scaffolding are all temporary
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You use these terms Shuttering, Formwork, Centering, Scaffolding frequently.
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1 Formwork

2 Shuttering

3 Centering

4 Staging

5 Scaffolding

Formwork:

It is a temporary structure which is used as a mould to pour the Concrete. It is a

vertical or horizontal arrangement made to keep concrete in position until it
gains strength & shape.

Have you seen the below mentioned shape of column of bridge in the image?
Ever wondered how to bring the concrete in such a shape. This all possible by
formwork. Firstly, the desired mould is prepared using steel or iron, and then
formwork is fixed in position without any gaps to pour the concrete.
Shuttering:

It is a part of formwork, or you may call it as derivative of formwork. Shuttering is

a vertical temporary arrangement which is arranged to bring Concrete in a
desired shape.
or
Formwork which supports vertical arrangement is known as shuttering.

In a technical point of view, Formwork for Columns, footings, retaining walls is

called as a Shuttering.

Centering:

Centering is a temporary arrangement & part of formwork which is arranged to

support horizontal members.
or
In a technical point of view, the formwork for floor beams & Slabs is called as a
Centering.

Staging:

Staging is a temporary member which is used to support formwork (either it may

be for centering or shuttering).

It is done by props, jacks, H frames, cup lock system, wooden ballies, etc. (Refer
below image for clear understanding)
Scaffolding:

Formwork is arranged to support the structural members, whereas scaffolding is

provided as a workers platform around the building to work at heights,
Scaffolding is a movable/fixed platform refer below image for more details.

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