Micro-Tunneling
Applications
Deep basements, metro stations, excavation near property lines, tight urban sites
Method
Installation of horizontal steel or hydraulic struts between retaining walls (diaphragm or secant) to resist soil and water pressure during excavation
Contact
Eng. Mohamad Fazal
Estimation Manager
fazal@ifguae.com
Technical Scope
Strut systems are temporary horizontal supports used in deep excavation to prevent wall deflection and ground movement. IFG engineers and installs custom-designed strutting solutions using steel and hydraulic systems to ensure excavation safety and structural integrity.
Equipment Used
- High-capacity steel struts and walers
- Hydraulic jacks and load cells
- Anchor plates and beam connectors
- Crane systems for heavy steel positioning
- Real-time load monitoring systems
Client Challenges Solved
- Preventing excavation collapse in dense urban zones
- Protecting adjacent structures during deep digging
- Avoiding ground movement that may affect utilities or roadways
- Stabilizing walls where anchors are not feasible due to space
Diaphragm Wall Shoring
