TEMPORARY WORKS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026

TEMPORARY WORKS LATEST
EXAM
Excavation may be required depending on ... - ANSWERS-Soil type,
depth and project scope


Timbering, trench box, sheets with waling, post and planks can all be
used for .... - ANSWERS-Deep excavations and unstable soil


Caissons definition - ANSWERS-Cylindrical precast concrete units for
the construction of shafts, underground storage or tunnel lining


Scaffolds provide ... - ANSWERS-Access and platforms for working at
heights


Scaffolds consist of .... - ANSWERS-Ledgers, ties, bracings, toe boards
and guard rails


Scaffold designs are based on .... - ANSWERS-The permissible stress
philosophy


Falsework supports the ... - ANSWERS-Permanent works until they are
self-supporting

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, TEMPORARY WORKS LATEST
EXAM

2 Examples of falseworks - ANSWERS-1. Formwork
2. Supports for precast units
3. Façade retention


Formwork enables ... - ANSWERS-The desirable shape of concrete to
form


Formwork is made from ... - ANSWERS-Timber, steel, glass-fibre,
plastics


Formwork is designed from .... - ANSWERS-Pressure generated by
fresh concrete vs height


Temporary works definition - ANSWERS-Any construction of
temporary nature required to enable the permanent works to be built


Temporary works may become incorporated ... - ANSWERS-Into the
permanent works


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