Planning

Task
Building a sewer line using the open trench method.
Cross-section of pavement and subgrade.
Required information
What do I need to know?
- What is being built?
- How deep is the trench? (T)
- How wide is the trench? (B)
- What type of pipe is being installed? (pipe material and diameter)
- What is the course of the new sewer line?
- Are there any shaft structures (manholes, risers, etc.)? (positions and depths)
- Where are existing lines located? (mark in colour on pavement)
- Plans and depth specifications


What is the initial situation?

- 1 Road surface
- 2 Road base
- 3 Existing subgrade
Digging exploratory trenches may be necessary to identify obstacles such as pipelines, cables, roots, etc.
Traffic control

Securing the building site against traffic.
Cutting the road surface

Asphalt/concrete cutter
Surface layers to be removed separately
