Hoesch Sheet Pile: Keeping Out What You Don’t Want In

Z-shaped Hoesch sheet pile are an interesting pieces of steel that, when joined together, create a very sophisticated, impermeable wall. Each section of pile consists of two flanges, located at the ends of two relatively parallel facings, connected by a cross-section that somewhat resembles the letter Z. To create a continuous steel wall, sections of z-sheet pile are joined together by positioning the flange ends next to each other, then interlocking them via a Hoesch interlocking system.

This interlock of which I’m referring to is a piece of steel sheet pile that connects adjoining piles together by type of thumb and finger configuration which allows for the assembly of a continuous wall. Interlocks are extremely vital in the stability of these walls in order to adequately distribute forces and prevent material from breaking through. To properly distribute forces of natural elements like soil or water, the interlocks are given a very small margin to travel. Depending on which type of rolled steel product is being used will determine the minimum engagement distance.

Hot rolled sheet piling, for instance, has a minimum engagement distance of 4 millimeters where cold formed does not. It is believed that cold formed can’t disperse sudden forces as well as the hot rolled option. The US Army Corps of Engineers mentions “interlock connections between hot rolled sheets provide much greater strength than cold formed connections” in the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications Document. Basically, this means with better interlock strength comes enhanced integrity, laterally along the wall.

To even further enhance the integrity of Hoesch sheet pile, they are sealed with a highly effective polyurethane sealant. The sealant is immune to weather, aging, salt water, mineral oils, and many acids allowing it to remain elastic even after application.

A few of the fundamental characteristics of Z-shaped Hoesch sheet pile are the continuous nature of the diagonal cross section and the interlock being specifically located symmetrically on both orientations of the neutral axis. The useful affects these traits have on sections of sheet piling generate a few distinct advantages. One main advantage is the high installation performance, a result of using larger width sections.

Hoesch sheet pile with their Z-like shape are undoubtedly the more structurally effective sheet pile option. With the simple, yet still intricate interlocking system these sheet piles are more than sufficient enough to provide a solid barrier.

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