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If using a trench box in combination with sloping or benching, the box should extend at least ______ above the adjacent slope.

Option 1: 12 inches
Option 2: 18 inches
Option 3: 24 inches
Option 4: 30 inches

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Final answer:

When using a trench box in combination with sloping or benching, the box should extend at least 18 inches above the adjacent slope.

Step-by-step explanation:

When using a trench box in combination with sloping or benching, the box should extend at least 18 inches above the adjacent slope.

According to newer work, it is recommended to have as much as 8 diameters side-to-side and 15 diameters deep when using sloping or benching techniques.

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