On 05/11/2012 23:23, The Other Mike wrote:
On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:00:39 +0000, gremlin_95 wrote:

Hi all,

I am trying to remember the name this certain term/item but I just can't
think of it

Basically, it applies in construction when a hole/trench or similar is
dug and metal sheets are placed on the walls of the said hole to stop
the earth caving in?

Sheet piling

I though sheet piling was driven into the ground, rather than placed
onto the edge of a pre-dug hole.

But this may be a regional difference.

I agree on shoring (placed on the edges, to prevent (further) collapse)
and shuttering (for poured concrete etc)

Andy