Successful Trenching for Excavation: Top Factors to Consider

Author: Chandler Rice

Author: Chandler Rice

Out of the many types of commercial and environmental construction procedures, trenching with the purpose of excavation remains one of the most challenging and dangerous. Digging canal-like holes for utility line placement, building foundations and other reasons, construction teams face an ever-looming risk of partial or full cave-in. The top factors to consider when trenching for excavation include: Vibration It is easy to think that every trenching for excavation project hinges, by and large, on the integrity of the soil. However, vibration from heavy equipment your construction team is using or other outside sources can easily kick up the risk of cave in. Weight When your construction team is digging trenches, are they taking careful consideration of the soil weight on the sides of the trench? With too much weight pushing against the shoring, the trench on your site is in serious danger of collapse. Previous trenching or digging What happened to the ground on your site before you had the property? Did another team dig there, and if so, when? Why ask these questions? Because it matters. Previously trenched soil can mean huge headaches and risk for trench areas. Weather Changes Is your team trenching in an area where heavy weather changes are imminent? Snow, rain and even excess heat ca affect the way your teams trench holds up over time. Make certain your industrial construction firm plans ahead with weather in mind. Utility Lines Trenching without an accurate plan showing where exactly the electrical lines are can mean less of a risk of cave-in but more of a risk of heavy injury to your team. Make sure your team either has an accurate map of where utility lines are at the site, or if no plan is available, have a team come in to hand auger and find out where the utility lines are. Following rigorous safety standards and solid construction practices will not only get your excavation job done on time, but will also keep your team safe and injury free. About the Author:

Scott Morgan is a best practices activist and advocate for Rice Concrete Cutting & General Contracting Company, a leading environmental construction company based in California.

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