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What is the term for a framework of wood or metal installed to prevent caving of trench walls?

a) Trench Box
b) Sloping
c) Haunching
d) Shoring

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Shoring (Shoring system) means a structure such as a metal hydraulic, mechanical or timber shoring system that supports the sides of an excavation and which is designed to prevent cave-ins.

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