Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Guide to safe practice in the design and use of temporary support for trenches not deeper than 6 metres. Intended for the use of designers both of permanent and temporary works, temporary works co-ordinators and supervisors estimators and planning engineers. Covers identification of basic information about the ground and proposed works that is essential for the design of proper supports; the choice of appropriate support systems and methods of groundwater control; simple methods for the design of struts and walings; procedures for installing and withdrawing supports, and check lists for design, planning and day-to-day supervision of the works.
ISBN
9780860171928
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Support of excavations
- Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
- Building structure
- Excavation
- Building foundations/ground floors
Publisher History
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.