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The
Scenario
The contractor had planned to do the digging with a backhoe,
thus limiting the weight of the system severely.
While needing lightweight boxes, the contractor also
needed the system to be long enough to accommodate
longer joints of pipe. Besides the equipment
limitations, the project presented minimal
additional challenges that would need to be
addressed. As the project became closer, the
contractor ultimately elected to use an excavator on
the project, however, remained with the system as
designed for use by a backhoe.
The
Solution
John Knighten discussed the project with the
contractor on relatively short notice and helped to
work with the contractor's limitations when
suggesting shoring alternatives. Since weight
was an issue, the system would need to be composed
of aluminum, while the length would require more of
a conventional trench box. After reviewing the
conditions as well as branch inventory for the
urgent need, a smooth wall aluminum panel shield and
a steel framed aluminum panel shield would solve the
shoring needs for the project.
After narrowing the system down to what meet the
jobsite restrictions and could be delivered quickly,
John expedited the delivery process so that the
boxes would be available when needed. The
customer was very satisfied with the response rate
of Coble Trench Safety and the ability to address
its need for a shoring system that would meet the
project needs and could be supplied quickly.
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