Falsework
Temporary structure to support permanent structure during construction / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Falsework consists of temporary structures used in construction to support a permanent structure until its construction is sufficiently advanced to support itself. For arches, this is specifically called centering. Falsework includes temporary support structures for formwork used to mold concrete[1] in the construction of buildings, bridges, and elevated roadways.
The British Standards of practice for falsework, BS 5975:2008, defines falsework as "Any temporary structure used to support a permanent structure while it is not self-supporting."