sheet piling
"Sheet piling" is essential in construction for soil retention and excavation support, commonly using interlocking steel sheets.
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Definition
C1Construction
(technical)A technique where interlocking sheets of material, usually steel, are driven into the ground to form a continuous wall for soil retention or water exclusion.
Example
- Sheet piling was used to stabilize the riverbank during the construction of the new bridge.
C1Engineering
(technical)Structural sections installed vertically to support excavations and prevent soil movement.
Example
- Engineers opted for sheet piling to provide the necessary support for the deep excavation site.
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