Sheet Piles
It is the type of pile that is made of concrete, steel or wood
The thickness of the pile is very less when compared to the
length and width of the pile
To prevent the entry water in
construction the sheet piles are used, this is also used to separate the
vertical member of the building
The piles are inserted by some
machine the depth of the piles can be increased by proper joints in successive
installment
Functions
To enclose the site or part to prevent escape of loose soil
To retain the sides of trenches or excavation
To construct retaining wall in the marine structures
To prevent seepage below the dams or hydraulic structures to
construct coastal defense work
To protect
the foundation from scouring action of nearby river
Concrete sheet piles
Reinforced precast unit having
the width of 50 to 60 cm and thickness 2to 6cm and the depth can be increased
by further installment
Timber sheet piles
it is used only for temporary
works ,the width of the pile varies from 225to 280 cm the thickness shall not
be less than 50mm
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