Sheet Pile Driving

SHEET PILE DRIVING

It is an interlocked steel material driven with hydraulic vibratory hammers attached to an excavator or crane, used in non-cohesive loose soils (Sand, Silt, etc.) and excavations below sea level where the desired slope cannot be formed and to slow down water permeability. Sheet pile lengths are determined according to the ground condition and load calculation. They are driven temporarily or permanently. Our company has continued this work since 1991 with its experienced staff and wide equipment network to the present day.

The Highest Quality Sheet Pile Applications

Temporary and Permanent Sheet Pile Applications

As you know, sheet pile applications can be applied temporarily or permanently. The condition of the construction and the ground are extremely effective in determining this. This determination is a situation to be decided by examining it with the experienced personnel of our company. If you also decide to get sheet pile service, our expert personnel will be directed to you and then ground examination will be carried out. Thus, it will be decided which application would be more accurate to perform. Our company, which stands out with its quality approach among sheet pile companies, achieves this with high service standards. For this, the highest quality materials and qualified personnel are used. You too can benefit from all these privileges by choosing our company not to risk your work.

Pile Driving

After the ground is examined, the piles are driven by our company. During the pile driving process, the depth at which the piles will be driven is adjusted according to the condition of the ground and the height you need. Then, the piles are interlocked with each other. In this way, it will not be possible for even water to seep between them. After this stage, you will be able to carry out your work very easily. Our company serves you successfully even in the most difficult grounds. In this context, if the piles do not come side by side, intermediate connections are used to ensure they are interlocked. Thus, the most durable sheet pile applications are obtained.

Sheet Pile Driving

Before saying what sheet pile driving is, let's look at what a sheet pile is. Sheet pile; are specially shaped profiles with a steel structure. These profiles are driven into the ground with adjacent hydraulic hammers and pressed together to form sheet pile walls. Sheet pile walls can be used for multiple purposes. However, the most common purpose of the application is to provide a safe excavation area by preventing possible indentations in excavation sites.

What are the Advantages of Sheet Pile Driving?

Since sheet pile driving provides a service superior to all other support methods, it is also known as the best among its peers. Sheet pile driving shows high resistance to pile driving stresses. Sheet pile is a relatively light material, not heavy. Sheet pile driving can be reused repeatedly in multiple projects. It has a long service life almost unprotected both underwater and above water. Pile length can be easily adjusted by welding or bolting. Connections tend to deform slightly during pile driving.

How is Sheet Pile Driving Applied?

If sheet pile driving needs to be summarized and explained in one sentence; it is done by arranging a series of steel pile profiles and compressing the steel piles. After the equipment required for driving the sheet piles is ready, the sheet piles are placed one by one in the locations shown in the construction drawings. At this point, correct positioning of the sheet piles is very important. Even the slightest mistake can sabotage multiple tasks. For this reason, temporary side molds, templates, or guide structures can also be built to ensure the correct positioning and fixing of the sheet piles. After the sheet piles are placed, they are started to be driven with appropriate driving equipment. To ensure that straight sheet piles are not damaged and are installed correctly along their entire length, they must be driven with a suitably sized hammer and approved methods. A protective cap is placed on top of straight piles to prevent damage during driving with a diesel hammer.
Steel piles are driven or vibrated one by one to the desired depth. After this, a clamp is placed between the first steel pile and the second steel pile. They are interlocked with the help of this clamp. These steps are repeated continuously until the wall perimeter is completely completed. During completion, there is a continuous clamping process.

Quality and Safe Sheet Pile Applications

With quality and safe sheet pile applications, it becomes possible to create correct working areas. Sheet pile driving can be done temporarily or permanently, but the nature of the process is decided by the relevant companies after ground investigations. Sheet pile is the name given to shaped profiles with a steel structure. It is possible to perform this application for different purposes. The driving process occurs as a result of driving and fixing steel-structured sheet piles into the ground using hydraulic hammers. Wall formation is achieved by using multiple sheet piles and compressing these profiles. This application is mostly applied to create a safe excavation area. It is also applied to prevent possible safety problems in excavations to be carried out in sand and similar grounds and at sea level. Driving operations are determined according to the ground conditions where the application will be made.

How is Sheet Pile Driving Done?

Sheet pile driving is done by driving and joining steel-structured profiles, called sheet piles, in a certain order. This application is carried out under the management of expert employees in the field and using advanced equipment. The size of the process varies according to the condition and size of the ground where the sheet pile driving will be done. The dimensions of the sheet piles to be used are calculated by considering the load calculation and ground size. After the calculations are made, the necessary procedures are started. After the required equipment is provided, the sheet piles are placed in the designated locations in order. It is very important that the sheet piles are arranged and fixed in a certain order. Therefore, operations are carried out meticulously. After being sure of the positions of the placed sheet piles, the driving process begins. During the driving process, advanced equipment is used again and the placed sheet piles are driven to the required depth in order.

The Importance of Sheet Pile Driving

Sheet pile driving is known as the most reliable method among support methods. Therefore, it is frequently preferred. One of the most important issues in working areas is occupational safety. Sheet pile driving, although made with a light material, is a support that can be used for a long time. In addition, it can be reused in project processes. It is also possible to adjust the dimensions of the sheet piles according to the conditions of the working areas. Being a safe support method and the application being done by professional teams and equipment shows the superiority of the process.