TW23.067 (9.5.23)
TWf INFORMATION SHEET No. 17
Lateral stability: Top restrained falsework (or not)?
The consideration of the lateral stability of falsework is important.
In the design of falsework, there is a difference between falsework which is top-restrained and falsework which is freestanding.
Top-restrained falsework does not provide its own lateral stability but relies on external support. This support is normally provided by the adjacent permanent works.
TWf Information Sheet No. 17 - LINK - acts as a reminder to consider the lateral stability of falsework.