Print this page Steel Sheet Piling
Matthew Stuart, P.E., S.E., P.Eng.
Course Outline
This one-hour online course will provide the user with an understanding of the general structural design guidelines associated with the use of structural steel sheet. In addition examples of project applications of steel sheet piling, the development of the design parameters and the basis for the structural analysis of sheet piling is discussed.
This course includes
a true-false quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the general guidelines, parameters and structural analysis associated with the design of steel sheet piling.
- Understand the methods of analysis associated with the structural capacity required to resist the impact forces associated with a FEMA Seawall cap.
- Be exposed to
general and unusual project examples of steel sheet piling.
Course Introduction
Steel sheet piling
is used as soil retaining structures at waterfront bulkheads and open excavations.
Bulkheads must sometimes be designed as seawalls to prevent flooding of the adjacent
inland area. Sheet piling can also be used as cutoff structures to prevent the
migration of ground contaminants into adjacent waterways.
Course Content The
course content is in a PDF file (154 KB) Steel
Sheet Piling. You need to open or download this document to study this course.
Course
Summary
Sheet pile walls can be designed as either cantilevered or anchored structures.
The response and loading criteria for steel sheet piles is dependent on the types
of soils retained.
Steel sheet piling
is used as soil retaining structures at waterfront bulkheads and open excavations.
Bulkheads must sometimes be designed as seawalls to prevent flooding of the
adjacent inland area. Sheet piling can also be used as cutoff structures to
prevent the migration of ground contaminants into adjacent waterways however
provisions for the sealing of the interlock joints must be provided.
Sheet pile walls can be designed as either cantilevered or anchored structures.
The response and loading criteria for steel sheet piles is dependent on the
types of soils retained. Impact loads typically control the design of seawalls.
Related Links
For additional information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:
http://www.corusconstruction.com/
Downloads
USACE Engineer-Manual - Chapter 8 - Sheet Piling
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.com or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
