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Excavation Support

Benching, trench shoring, slurry walls, soil mixing, and bracing are the main types of excavation support discussed in the document. Excavation support refers to methods and processes used to safely hold back soil around trench walls to prevent collapse and protect worker safety. The document lists these different support techniques and cites sources for further information on building construction materials and OSHA regulations.

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Excavation Support

Benching, trench shoring, slurry walls, soil mixing, and bracing are the main types of excavation support discussed in the document. Excavation support refers to methods and processes used to safely hold back soil around trench walls to prevent collapse and protect worker safety. The document lists these different support techniques and cites sources for further information on building construction materials and OSHA regulations.

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EXCAVATION SUPPORT

M. Paul
• Basic Definition:
– Methods and processes of safely holding back the
soil of the walls of a trench, in order to prevent
collapse, worker injury or death.
• Types of Excavation Support:
– Benching
– Trench shoring
– Slurry Walls
– Soil Mixing
– Bracing
Benching
Benching
Trench Shoring
Slurry Walls
Soil Mixing
Bracing
Sources
• Allen, E; Iano, J. (2009). Fundamentals of
Building Construction: Materials and Methods.
Hoboken: New Jersey.
• 1999. Section V, Chapter 2. OSHA Technical
Manual (OTM).

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