TIMBERING TO TRENCHES

(Questions and answers asked)

What is timbering to the trenches?
What are the different method of timbering of trenches?
Why do we use timbering in the trenches?
What is timbering and strutting?
What do you mean by timbering?
What is open timbering method?

What is timbering to the trenches?

Timbering is a method of providing temporary support to the side of the
trench and is sometimes called planking and strutting. It is a method to prevent
trench side soil against the collapse. If the soil is not hard then during deep
excavation the sides of the trench collapse

Why do we use timbering in the trenches?

to prevent damage to adjacent property which may occur if trenches are got out
too close to structures such as boundary walls, etc.; if the trench bottom is below the
foundation the wall may become unsafe and will possibly overturn.

What is timbering and strutting?

A method of giving the temporary support to the side of deep trench or when
subsoil is loose or very soft is known as timbering (i.e. shoring) and strutting. It
consists of timber planks and strut to give temporary support to the side of trench

What do you mean by timbering?

i. The operation of setting timber supports in mine workings or shafts to
support the roof or the face of a tunnel during excavation and lining. The term
'support' would cover the setting of timber, steel, concrete, or masonry supports.

What is open timbering method?

The usual method of setting timber or steel supports in mines--they are spaced
from 2 to 5 ft (0.6 to 1.5 m) apart, with laggings and struts to secure the ground
between each set. The method is used in ground that does not crumble or flow
 What are the materials used for timbering trenches?
Timbering of trenches, sometimes also known as shoring consists of
providing timber planks or boards and struts to give temporary support to the
sides of the trench.
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Timbering and Strutting for Foundation Trench
 Stay bracing.
 Box sheeting.
 Vertical sheeting.
 Runner system.
 Sheet piling.

 Which method of timbering trenches will be preferred when the depth of

trench is 9 m?
 Explanation: Sheet piling is used when a large area is to be excavated for
depth greater than 10 meters, soil to be excavated is soft or loose, width of
the trench is also large and the subsoil water is present.

What is close timbering?

The setting of timber sets and lagging very close together when shaft sinking
or tunneling through very loose ground or crushed coal in thick seams.

How is strutting done?

Temporary or permanent auxiliary structure to support retaining walls
horizontally at excavation sites. Strutting systems usually consist of tubes as
compression struts and H beams as waling to redistribute the horizontal forces over
the struts

What are three causes for trench collapse?

Five Causes of Trench Accidents
 Inadequate Protection Systems in Place. A vertical wall of soil is generally
unstable. ...
 Vibration. ...
 Stress Loading the Soil. ...
 Excavated Materials Located Too Close to the Trench. ...
 Failure to Inspect the Trench before Each Shift and after Weather Events