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DEEP EXCAVATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION

There can be different types of constructions involve deep excavation work. In foundation construction for high rise buildings, basement construction, foundations for bridge construction, underground railway stations, canal constructions, water or drainage pipe laying and many other construction works which were not listed here involves deep excavation work in construction industry. Shoring There are several methods or techniques used in shoring works for deep excavation such as; Sheet piling with lateral bracing Diaphragm walls  Secant pile walls Contiguous bored pile walls Soil nailing and shotcreting H iron and wooden plank shoring etc. Diaphragm wall after excavation, supported with ground anchors. Secant pile wall after excavation, supported by ground anchors  Sheet pile wall after excavation, supported with lateral steel bracing system. Installation of lateral bracings using universal steel sections Excavation Long arm excavators will be more useful in deep excavation work