Sheet Pile Shoring
Sheet piling retains soil, using steel sheets with interlocking edges and is applied using both vibratory and vibration-free installation rigs.
Common uses
- Facilitate Subterranean Structures
- Build Cofferdams
- Craft Resilient Seawalls and Bulkheads
- Groundwater Flow Barriers
Process
Sheet piles are strategically installed sequentially to reach the intended depth along the excavation perimeter or seawall alignment. These interlocking sheet piles serve as a resilient wall, offering lateral earth support, whether for temporary or permanent use, with the added benefit of decreased groundwater ingress. For scenarios demanding enhanced lateral support, options like anchors or internal bracing can be seamlessly integrated.
Two distinct choices exist for sheet piling:
- Cold Rolled Sheet Piling: Featuring reduced water resistance, it often proves more cost-effective and readily available.
- Hot Rolled Sheet Piling: A traditional alternative offering superior water resistance.
To further reduce permeability, an interlock sealant can be applied to all forms of sheet piling, fortifying their resilience and effectiveness.
Advantages
- Capable of compacting a wide variety of weak soils
- Increased bearing capacity
- Reduced settlement
- Treated granular soils and fills have increased density, friction angle, and stiffness
- Can improve soil conditions on marginal sites to the extent that shallow foundations can be used without deep excavation or piling
- Removal of compressible, contaminated fills can sometimes be avoided
- Construction can commence immediately after the DC work is completed, as it leaves a clean site that is free from debris
