Apprentice Training, civil & heavy

Soldier Pile & Timber Lagging Shoring Wall

HP 10x42 soldier piles at 6 ft O.C., 3x12 treated rough-sawn lagging, hardwood wedges

Time: 3 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
33 parts and 12 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a spirit level.
Never advance excavation more than one lift below installed lagging to prevent slope sloughing or trench collapse.
Pack straw, filter fabric, or pea gravel behind timber gaps to stop fine soil migration during wet weather.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, civil & heavy

Soldier Pile & Timber Lagging Shoring Wall

HP 10x42 soldier piles at 6 ft O.C., 3x12 treated rough-sawn lagging, hardwood wedges

Time: 3 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
33 parts and 12 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a spirit level.
Never advance excavation more than one lift below installed lagging to prevent slope sloughing or trench collapse.
Pack straw, filter fabric, or pea gravel behind timber gaps to stop fine soil migration during wet weather.