Steel sheet piling can be done in many different ways, but certain things must be considered first. The main parameters to consider are:
- Sheet pile section and length.
- Visible wall.
- Interlock sealing system.
- Permanent or temporary walls.
- Driving equipment.
Some of the most common methods by which it can be installed are vibration using the hammer, hydraulic installation, and impact driving. The experts first have to check the soil condition to confirm that piling can be done in that soil. The site is thoroughly inspected to see if it is fit for steel sheet piling. The following article explains some sheet piling methods and how it is installed.
The Machinery Used
Steel sheet piling is done using many different types of machinery. Some of those machineries are mentioned below:
- Diesel hammer
- Vibratory hammer
- Single drop hammer
- Air-stream hammer
- Hydraulic hammer
- Hydraulic excavator
- High-pressure jet with jet pumps.
The most popular sheet steel piling installation option is a vibratory hammer because it is the quickest and most efficient method. This also creates less damage to the top of the sheet pile, and you can extract piles as needed. If the driving condition is very hard, then a hydraulic impact hammer might be preferred over a vibratory hammer.
Installation Using Panel Driving
Steel sheet piling can be installed using panel driving, where the sheet pile is threaded together before the piling takes place. It is done using a stiff guide frame where the sheet pile is placed. This way, the pile can be kept in the vertical direction in the wall and the soft soil, where learning can be a problem. This also helps with installing the longer pile in a location with poor soil condition. This is more time-consuming because you have to do threading and handling, but it is often used to do underground car parks.
Installation Using Vibrator Hamper
Steel sheet piling is also done using a vibratory hammer by placing the sheet pile over where it will be placed. A giant machine-like crane is used to put the sheet pile. The vibratory hammer is attached to the top of the pile, and then the sheets are drilled in. if the area is very dense, then they might pre-drill the soil to prepare for driving. The vibratory hammer uses the power of vibration to move the sheet pile into the ground. Sometimes the installation process differs depending on the pile-driving machinery and the method used.
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