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Excavation
Removing soil or rock to reach the depth needed for building foundations or infrastructure such as water and drainage lines.
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Excavation & Shoring
The solid foundation of every successful building
Excavation and shoring is one of the most critical stages of any construction project. It is the base everything is built on and directly affects the safety and stability of buildings, especially on weak soil or below-ground works such as tunnels and deep foundations.
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Excavation & Shoring
What do excavation and shoring mean?
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Shoring
Reinforcing the sides of an excavation to prevent soil collapse or water ingress, using techniques chosen for the soil type and depth.
Excavation & Shoring
Types of excavation
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Foundation excavation
For building footings.
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Deep excavation
For basements and underground parking.
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Utility trenches
For electricity, drainage and telecom lines.
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Tunnels and water channels
Excavation & Shoring
Common shoring methods
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Steel bracing
Strengthens excavation walls.
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Concrete piles
Prevent soil collapse around deep excavations.
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Diaphragm walls
Used for very deep excavations.
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Ground anchors
Tie back the side walls of the excavation.
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Shotcrete
Supports temporary excavation faces.