Sheet Piles

What are Sheet Piles?

Sheet piles are thin interlocking steel sheets used to construct a continuous barrier in the ground to retain earth/water. Interlock is typically achieved by clutching the edge of one pile into the previous pile. Vibratory hammers are used to install sheet piles. Id the soil is too hard or dense, an impact hammer can be used to complete the installation. At certain sites where vibrations are a concern, sheets can be hydraulically pushed into the ground using silent pillar. Sheet piles are also a sustainable option since recycled steel is used in their construction and the piles can often be reused.

Uses of Sheet Piles Structures

Water Protection

Pumping stations sewage works stormwater overflow basins stormwater retention basins dyke protection

Structures For Waterways And Watercourses

Lock Weirs, Bridge abutments Culverts, Safety gates Flood protection walls Pier foundations Intake & outfalls

Civil Engineering

Foundations Footings Trench shoring Underground car parks Excavations

Environmental Protection

Pumping stations sewage works stormwater overflow basins stormwater retention basins dyke protection

Ports

Quarry walls, Dock structures Dolphins, Ro-Ro facilities

Noise Abatement

Noise Barriers

Waterways

Extensions and upgrades Diaphragm/slurry wales Embankment protection berths Scour protection

Advantages of Sheet Piles

Tailor Made Solution

Prefabricated Product With High Quality Control

Faster Execution Time

Longer Design Life

Longer Design Life

Flexible Delivery Support

Technical & Commercial Support

Preliminary Advice

Driving Recommenda Tions

Technical Assistance On And Off Site

Sp-iv, u-shaped sheet piles produced at JSP, raigarh

The mechanical properties of SP-IV Sheet Pile

Type Mechanical Properties
Yield Strength (N/mm2) Tensile Strength (N/mm2) Elongation (%)
SP-IV 424 552 32

The SP-IV cross-sectional performance values

Dimensions Per Steel Sheet Pile Per Each Meter Of Wall Width
Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm) Effective Width W (mm)
400 170 15.5 96.99 4670 362 76.1 2270 38600 190

FAQs

Sheet piles are used for retaining or supporting soil, water, and other materials in various construction and civil engineering projects. They are commonly employed in applications such as building foundations, waterfront structures, cofferdams, and flood control systems to prevent soil or water from collapsing or eroding. Sheet piles are often made of steel or concrete and are driven or vibrated into the ground to create a continuous, interlocking barrier that provides structural stability and prevents the movement of earth or water. 

The most important advantages are as follow: 

  • Easy connection to the superstructures  
  • Easy installation at site Faster construction – immediate follow-on work  
  • Flexibility with pile sizes as per the load capacity  
  • No limit to pile length