Cut and cover

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001510",
  "term": "Cut and cover",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definitions": [
    "A method of constructing tunnels or underground structures by excavating a trench from the surface, building the structure within the trench, and then backfilling the excavation. This technique is suitable for shallow tunnels and is often used for subways, pipelines, or underpasses. The depth of the excavation is limited by factors such as groundwater levels and the stability of the surrounding soil.",
    "A construction method for creating tunnels or underground passages by digging an open trench, building the desired structure within it, and then backfilling the earth over the top. This technique is applied for shallow installations like subways, utility conduits, or pedestrian underpasses. The method is distinct from boring, which involves excavating a tunnel without disturbing the surface above."
  ],
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Cut-and-Cover-Verfahren",
    "es": "método de excavación y cubierta",
    "fr": "tranchée couverte"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cut-and-cover/"
}