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Utility Trenches

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An excavation in which material removal forms a narrow opening in  the ground.  Unlike large excavations, a trench is generally deeper than it is wide.  OSHA considers an excavation to be a trench if it is 15 feet wide or less at the bottom of the excavation.

Purpose of a trench:

  • The type of soil the trench is being dug in
  • The size of pipe or conduit that is going into the trench
  • Availability of shielding or shoring
  • Location of buildings, utilities, etc.
  • Location of  the  trench  (roadway,  open field, etc.);  Conduit  loading requirements.

Types of Trenches:

STRAIGHT TRENCH

STRAIGHT TRENCH

STRAIGHT TRENCH

A trench where the sides are parallel and at right angles  to the base. Straight trenches are usually used in areas where there is limited surface area to disturb, such as a roadway or near buildings.  Protection systems  such as shoring or trench boxes would be required.


SLOPED TRENCH

STRAIGHT TRENCH

STRAIGHT TRENCH

A trench  where the sides  have  been  angled  to  prevent  cave-in.  The angle of the slope is determined by the soil type, trench depth, and  in some cases, the time that the trench will remain open.  This type of trench is 

common on new construction sites where disturbing a wider path of soil is not a 

problem or where  other protection systems  are  not  available.  It  may  also  be used when placing large pipes or culverts. VERTICAL SIDE LOWER PORTION type trenches employ sloping and shielding.

BENCHED TRENCH

BELL BOTTOM PIER HOLE

BELL BOTTOM PIER HOLE

A trench where  the sides have been cut away  to  form steps. Vertical distances (height  of  step) are determined  by  soil type.  Multiple  bench or single bench systems can be used.


BELL BOTTOM PIER HOLE

BELL BOTTOM PIER HOLE

BELL BOTTOM PIER HOLE

A trench which  is  usually  used in footing 

placement. Its top is usually narrower than its bottom, thus giving it a bell shape

in  cross­section. With  the sides  sloping inward  over the floor of  the hole,  the

possibility of collapse is much greater than in other styles of trenches.  Additional protection systems are required for those who work in this type of excavation.

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