Steel Sheet Pile Cofferdam

Cofferdams cofferdams left in place.

Steel sheet pile cofferdam.

We are able to offer a complete design supply installation and removal service for any project requiring a temporary sheet pile cofferdam along with any temporary steelwork. A cofferdam is a substantially watertight enclosure consisting of steel sheet piling and structural bracing components which will permit substructure construction in waterways or other areas where the construction must be isolated from the surroundings. Such structures are usually dismantled after the construction work is completed. The strength of steel is its core benefit when used within cofferdam constructions.

Cofferdam sheet piles esc is an internationally trusted source of the specific types of sheet pile used in cofferdam construction. Sheet pile cofferdams are constructed on land for any under ground construction where workmen and adjacent structures must be protected against collapse of the excavation walls. Sheet piling uk ltd has in excess of 4000te of u and z section steel sheet piles which are utilised on temporary cofferdam projects throughout the uk. If the area to be excavated is relatively small in area or the wall to wall distance is reasonable internal cross bracing consist ing of wales and struts is practical.

The cofferdam can be formed from either single steel sheet pile walls or double steel sheet pile walls with the steel sheet piles tied together for additional strength and gravel often being inserted in the gap between. Why use steel sheet piles for cofferdams.