Einstützen
Einstützen is a German term meaning to shore up or to set under supports. In civil engineering and construction, it refers to the installation of props, shores, or other support elements beneath or adjacent to a structure to prevent movement or collapse during work such as excavation, demolition, repairs, or loading changes. The process typically includes assessing the loads the structure must carry, selecting suitable supports (timber, steel, or hydraulic props), placing them at prescribed points, and adjusting their height and bearing capacity to achieve the required stabilization. Bracing and tie-ins are commonly used to distribute loads and limit lateral movement. Work is performed under the supervision of engineers and in compliance with safety regulations.
In mining, tunneling, and underground works, Einstützen describes shoring of excavations to stabilize an opening and
The term is closely related to abstützen (to support from below) and stützen (to support). Etymologically it