Sep 1, 2023 · A working knowledge of current soil mechanics research and trench collapse best-practice shoring requirements can help firefighters avoid dangerous mistakes.

May 1, 2023 · The shoring guidance found in strut manufacturer tabulated data assumes that construction workers are installing shoring shortly after or during the digging process, which …

Sep 1, 2016 · Ron Zawlocki discusses that trench recue shoring gets its roots from the underground construction industry. The basis for the use of traditional sheeting and shoring (a …

Apr 18, 2013 · Mike Donahue examines several shoring systems for technical rescue applications and the principles that they are based on.

Mar 1, 2023 · Unfortunately, deep excavation soil theories and the application of many construction-based shoring methods are not applicable to most trench rescue shoring …

Sep 1, 2011 · Because of its availability and versatility, wood shoring is widely used to temporarily stabilize damaged structures during urban search and rescue (US&R) operations. Shoring …

Sep 1, 2019 · Because of the increased wall height, floor loads, and the weight of tilt-up panels, the typical single insertion point raker may be ineffective for shoring such structures. The two …

Sep 25, 2015 · Emergency shoring is the temporary support of structures during construction, collapse, or demolition. Shoring systems protect rescuers while working in a potential or …

Apr 1, 2023 · Spot Shoring Design Myths Recently, an unscientific practice has begun to permeate the fire and rescue service. The premise is that shoring without the use of panels, …

Sep 4, 2013 · Shoring systems can look complicated purely because of the number of components and steps involved in their construction, writes Mike Donahue.