Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring
Aluminum hydraulic shoring is a pre-engineered shoring system made of aluminum hydraulic cylinders (crossbraces) used in conjunction with vertical rails (uprights) or horizontal rails (walers). It is designed to support the sidewalls of an excavation and prevent cave-ins.
Appendix D to Subpart P of 29 CFR §1926 explains the special OSHA guidelines for when aluminum hydraulic shoring is provided as a method of protection against cave-ins in trenches that do not exceed 20 feet (6.1m) in depth. This information must be used when design of the aluminum hydraulic protective system cannot be performed in accordance with option 2 of "Design of support systems, shield systems, and other protective systems," presented earlier in this course.
The information and tables of Appendix D should be consulted when relevant.
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