Jack post

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003099",
  "term": "Jack post",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An adjustable steel column used as a temporary or permanent support in construction, primarily to carry vertical loads from beams or floors. It consists of a threaded rod and a base plate, allowing its height to be precisely adjusted to fit the required space. Jack posts are frequently employed to shore up sagging floors, support new construction, or reinforce existing structures.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Spannstütze",
    "es": "puntal de acero",
    "fr": "étai de maçon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/jack-post/"
}