Trenches Trenches 05/03/25 “What properties make up a trench?” Trenches are a vital part of civil engineering and geology. But what properties make up a trench? Well, a trench is a depression that is longer than it is wide. Trenches are useful for laying underground infrastructure. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Earth/Climate scienceEngineeringUrban Systems