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Module I0 - Temporary Timbering: Construction & Materials - Iii (Rar - 302)
Module I0 - Temporary Timbering: Construction & Materials - Iii (Rar - 302)
Underpinning Formwork
Peat Dark brown in color, Soft and spongy to the touch, Contains acidic water, Rich in
organic matter, Retains water, Stores nutrients, Improves soil buffering, Well
aerated, Found in bogs, Mixed in soil to improve structure
1. Hard Ground:
No timbering would be required (unless there were pockets of
loose soil) for the sides of the trench would be self-supporting.