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sheet piling

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sheet piling has 1 sense
  1. sheet pile, sheath pile, sheet piling - a pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage
    --1 is a kind of pile, spile, piling, stilt

Definitions from the Web

Sheet Piling

Definition:

Sheet piling refers to a construction technique that involves the use of interlocking sections of thin, flat steel or vinyl sheets to create retaining walls, seawalls, cofferdams, or other similar structures.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A construction technique using interlocking sheet piles to create retaining walls or similar structures.

Usages:

  • Sheet piling is commonly used in waterfront construction projects to prevent erosion and stabilize soil.
  • The use of sheet piling offers an effective solution for flood protection.
  • Sheet piling can also be employed to provide temporary support during excavation work.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The engineering team decided to implement sheet piling to reinforce the riverbank and prevent further erosion.
  2. We used vinyl sheet piling to construct a seawall along the coast, protecting the beach from storm surges.
  3. Before starting the foundation work, the construction crew installed sheet piling to create a stable barrier against soil movement.

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