Digging Resumes During Temple Spring Break
( Permalink )Focus this week will be on testing the tie-backs for strength and installing “walers” (a Fox crystal candy box to anyone with the best description of a “waler” … write in “comments” area below no later than Monday, March 12 at Noon). After this is done, workers will start digging to a depth of approximately 15 feet. NOTE: Correct answer provided by Debbie Campbel.
John DeAngelo
March 7th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
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March 8th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Thanks for your tip on the contruction dictionary … incidentally, “waler” is not in there
March 9th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
walers are syste, that are ideal for less stable soil conditions requiring close or intermittent sheeting. Their lightweight construction allows for quick installation and removal from above ground, keeping workers safely out of unshored trenches
March 10th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Sorry, Derek. Your defintiion is a little too general … that explanation could also cover the definition of “lagging” as well. Good try though.
March 10th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Waler Brackets are attached to either concrete forms, wood boards or aluminum bracings to sraighten the wall and minimize the need for additional bracing.
March 10th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Debbie, that is close enough! If you look at the image under “Look What We Found” above, that horizontal beam between two “soldiers” or vertical lagging supports, is a waler. Congratulations. Stop buy my office for your crystal candy dish.