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Soil Classification for Construction Practice in Shallow Trenching (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Felix Y. Yokel

 
9780265962749: Soil Classification for Construction Practice in Shallow Trenching (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Practical guide to trench safety and soil classification in the field

This book offers a clear, field-friendly approach to choosing sloping or shoring methods for shallow trenches. It presents two practical soil classification systems and simple field tests that help supervisors make quick, safe decisions on site.

  • Learn how to identify soil types in the field using visual, manual, and simple strength tests.
  • Understand how soil characteristics affect trench stability, sloping requirements, and shoring layouts.
  • Compare Simplified and Matrix classification approaches, with guidance on when each is appropriate.
  • See diagrams, tables, and step-by-step procedures that connect soil type to allowable configurations and spacing of supports.
Ideal for construction supervisors, OSHA compliance staff, and contractors who need a reliable, on-site method for trenching decisions without heavy engineering analysis.

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