Sheet Piles
Sheet piling is a form of driven piling using thin interlocking sheets of steel to obtain a continuous barrier in the ground. Its main application is in retaining walls and cofferdams erected to enable permanent work to proceed. Normally, vibrating hammer, t-crane and crawler drilling are used to establish sheet piles.
Why Use Sheet Piles
- Economy of scale
- Temporary shoring
- Longevity of retention wall
Drawbacks
- Vibration
- Noise