Sheet Piling (Noun)
Meaning
A pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The construction team used sheet piling to create a barrier between the excavation site and the nearby river.
- Sheet piling was installed along the shoreline to prevent erosion and protect the adjacent buildings.
- The engineer specified the use of sheet piling to support the deep foundation of the new skyscraper.
- The contractor drove sheet piling into the ground to create a cofferdam for the bridge construction project.
- The geotechnical report recommended the use of sheet piling to stabilize the slope and prevent landslides.