Telescopic props and table shoring are two different support approaches used below slab formwork. Both support slab-formwork loads, but their system structure and site organization are different.
Telescopic Prop Arrangement
Telescopic props are individual height-adjustable vertical supports. They are positioned according to the formwork layout and work with compatible heads, beams and other support members.
Table-Shoring Arrangement
Table shoring is a modular system in which vertical members, bracing, adjustment components, heads and upper support beams work together. Repeated slab areas can use the same organized table layout across successive pours.
Main Differences
| Feature | Telescopic Props | Table Shoring |
|---|---|---|
| System structure | Individual adjustable supports | Modular multi-component system |
| Layout | Flexible for fragmented or changing areas | Organized for repeated slab areas |
| Upper support | Depends on head and beam arrangement | Can work with H20 beams and system heads |
| Movement | Props are handled individually | Table groups can be organized as system units |
| Height adjustment | Through the prop mechanism | Through system adjustment components |
What Determines the Suitable System?
Slab area, repetition, working height, form-facing arrangement, H20 beam layout, site handling and project loads all influence system selection.
See What Is a Telescopic Prop? and What Is an H20 Timber Beam?.