Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

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Dead Shores ~ these shores should be placed at approximately
2„000 c/c and positioned under the piers between the windows,
any windows in the vicinity of the shores being strutted to prevent
distortion of the openings. A survey should be carried out to
establish the location of any underground services so that they
can be protected as necessary. The sizes shown in the detail below
are typical, actual sizes should be obtained from tables or
calculated from first principles. Any suitable structural material
such as steel can be substituted for the timber members shown.

Shoring

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