# Temporary Supports \[SIG] To maintain bridge elements in a stable condition during construction phases, temporary supports may be needed. A common example is when girders become unstable in the absence of cross-frames and bracings, requiring elements such as temporary supports. This section of the workflow can be used for such purposes. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-i-girder-bridge-workflow/superstructure-sig/temporary-supports-sig.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.