Braced Cut – Types and Uses of Braced Cut

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Braced cuts are the excavations that arelaterally supported. The vertical side of the excavations are are supported by a sheeting and bracing system. It consists of relatively flexible sheeting placed against the excavation walls. The lateral thrust on the sheeting is resisted by the horizontal members in compression (struts) is known as bracing system. Main components of braced cuts are struts, wales, sheet piles or wooden board.Types of Braced CutPicture courtesy: Deep Excavation

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Braced cut is used for different purposes.It is used to resist the lateral pressure.It provides safety to the construction workIt enables deep excavation.

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There are mainly two types of braced cut that is generally used under normal circumstances.Sheet pileWooden boardSheet Pile:  Sheet piles are used for bracing.Wooden Pile: Wood or timber is used for bracing.

Difference Between Sheet Pile and Wooden Board Braced Cut

Some basic differences between sheet pile and wooden board braced cut are shown below.

Advantages of Sheet Pile

Sheet pile has so many advantages than other types of bracing. Its main advantage is that it can be reusedwhich makes sheet pile economical.It has more strength than other types.Sheet pile braced cuts can be used easily in deep excavation.It can be reused.Resistance to weathering action is high.It is overall more economic than other in the long run.