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Sitework & Earthworkaka: sheet pileaka: steel sheet pilingaka: Z-pile

Sheet Piling

In Plain English

Interlocking steel or concrete planks driven into the ground to hold back soil and water during or after excavation.

Definition

Interlocking vertical steel, vinyl, or concrete planks driven into the ground to form a continuous retaining wall for excavation support or earth retention. Steel sheet piling is most common for deep excavations and waterfront work. The interlocking connections create a nearly watertight barrier. Sheet piling may be temporary (for excavation support) or permanent (seawalls, flood walls).

Example

Sheet piling was driven along both sides of the river diversion channel to allow construction of the new bridge footings in the dry.

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