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Difference Between Shoring, Scaffolding, And Underpinning

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In the construction industry it is essential to know the difference between the three supports and structure strengthening methods – scaffolding, shoring, and underpinning. Many property developers tend to confuse between the three terms. However, in civil engineering, the terms have completely different meanings and stand for different purposes and outcomes. It is vital to know the difference between the three, so that developers can use the right approach in the right situation to avail of the best results in the construction process. Interested to know the difference between the three? Then let’s take a look at the same in this post. Scaffolding and its types Scaffoldings are temporary structures that help a worker to stand on and perform duties at levels above the ground surface. So, if a person needs to do brickwork for the 21 st storey of a building, then the worker will climb on the scaffolding with the equipment and then apply the concrete with bricks. The k...

Tips for Choosing a Piling Company

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A sturdy foundation is important for an established and long-lasting construction. If the piling foundation is not built properly or groundwork is satisfactory then the integrity of the structure may be compromised. This could lead to damage to the building or make the building insecure for entry. Piling mostly consists of concrete, steel, or wood. This piling is inserted deeply into the ground to provide a strong foundation for your structure. A foundation on which you built the structure must be correct and for that, it is required that you select the right person for the job. When you choose a shoring and piling companies in Dubai, you should keep in mind the following tips and factors. Equipment & Personnel It is essential that you ask a wide range of questions before hiring ground engineering contractors in Dubai . You must have confidence that the piling companies in Dubai which you hire must offer an excellent service and work must be carried out by their ...

All You Want To Know About Secant Piling Method

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Shoring work is useful in supporting a structure to prevent a fall down of a building or a construction project. The most common shoring techniques that we use during the early stage of construction that is an excavation are as follows: H-or I-beam shoring Secant Pile Shoring Contiguous Pile Method Sheet Piles Diaphragm Walls Here, today we will discuss secant shoring .  When the building construction project is to be erected on soft ground or sandy soil at that time secant shoring pilling method (wall) is required. The main objective of this kind of shoring is to make sure that the stratum behind the wall would remain intact during construction. Secant shoring also ensures protection from the hazard due to high sideways pressure. To prepare a method statement for the secant piling shoring and secant pile wall an engineer must have proficiency in that.      How secant pile shoring is done?   Secant pile shoring is done by inte...