CVEN4102 OPERATIONS AND PROJECTS

Term 1, 2024

WEEK 2: Workshop on Shoring Design

Question 1

What is the type of shoring system used in the project below? Discuss about
potential risks on the site that may cause the failure of the shoring system.

Question 2
Describe the type of retaining structure used in the project below. Explain the
construction sequence for building such a structure.

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Question 3

Calculate the embankment depth D given the Factor of Safety being 1.5 for the
trenching project. (2.5 m)

Kp=3.3

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Question 4

For a shoring system subjected to the lateral load given below, calculate total driving
horizontal force. (387.187 KN/m)

Coarse Sand and Gravel

1.2 m
Ka1 = 0.249

Fine Sand
1.8 m
Ka2 = 0.333

6.2 m