BE-02 Open Cut Method: Utility Trench Construction - v01

The construction of sewers is still often carried out in the form of open cut construction. Depending on the design, this results in different pipe-soil systems with different external loads on the sewer.

After completing this module, you will have a sound knowledge of:

• rules and regulations;
• requirements for planning, tendering and construction of the pipeline zone, the shoring and the components and building materials;
• procedures for dewatering and
• process sequences of the open construction method.