Emergency Rescue Shoring TechniquesFinally, a complete resource on shoring and stabilization of emergency scenes. This new book takes the reader step-by-step through the basic principles of emergency shoring operations so they may learn to operate in a safe and efficient atmosphere while conducting search and rescue operations in unstable environments. O'Connell thoroughly covers the engineering aspects involved in shoring and stabilization, carefully explaining how to maintain the strength and integrity of any and all structurally damaged or unstable elements such as beams, joists, girders, columns, arches, headers, or bearing walls. This book includes a glossary and covers the basic terminology and instructions for shoring. Key Features & Benefits * Teaches safe & effective size-up techniques for shoring operations * Detailed shoring construction * Outlines the risks involved in stabilization * Suitable for all firefighters, military, and construction personnel, as well as urban search and rescue teams |
Contents
| 1 | |
The Use and Training of Rescue Personnel | 31 |
Setting Up Your Shoring Operations | 57 |
Interior Rescue Shoring Procedures | 121 |
Exterior Rescue Shoring Procedures | 267 |
The Shoring and Cribbing of Sloped Surfaces | 379 |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
16d nails 5-nail pattern 8d nails anchor angle cut beams blade block bottom brace box cribbing building circular saw Close-up collapse situation combination square construction cross brace cutting station cutting team damaged debris diagonal braces dimensional lumber door shore erected face Figure floor flush framing square ft long gusset plates header horizontal brace horizontal shore insertion point keep layout firefighter length load masonry measuring firefighter option pieces of lumber plumb plywood position pressure proper properly raker shore Reciprocating saw rescue shoring rescue team return cut right angles secondary collapse set of wedges shim shoring material shoring officer shoring operations shoring systems shoring team shows side size-up sloped-floor shore sole plate solid-sole raker space speed square split-sole stability structural elements strut sure tighten Toenail top cleat type of shore unstable utilized vertical shore wall plate weight width window shore Wood grain Fig