| dc.description.abstract | This master thesis studies about how the sheet pile walls resist the lateral earth pressures on slope
area. Sheet pile walls are one type of construction elements that are built by a continuous interlocking
of pile segments side by side to each other. They are embedded in the soils to provide lateral supports
by resisting the horizontal pressures released from sea waters, or any other earth masses. Sheet pile
walls are flexible retaining systems therefore they can tolerate larger horizontal deformations
compared to other types of walls such as stone and concrete. Sheet piles are made up of different
types of materials in different forms and sizes. Although steel sheet pile has a higher rate of corrosion
property, they are the most used due to its availability in the markets all over the world and its super
resistance while being installed by hydraulic pressures. PVC can substitute steel sheet piles concerning
environmental impact, sustainability, and maintenance requirements against corrosion. The thesis
question is (How can one keep the stability and durability of a sheet piled wall construction on slope
areas?) and some sub questions that widen the thesis question are listed as
1. What is the concept of pile sheeting?
2. How can one ensure the stability of sheet piled constructions?
3. How can one select the size and material type of a sheet pile for a certain construction?
4. How can one possibly keep the durability of sheet piled wall constructions?
The maximum moment induced by the latera earth pressures, the section of modulus of sheet piles
are the key expression for selecting a sheet pile size. However, the environmental conditions, strength
sustainability and maintenance requirements have a great role in selecting material type of the sheet
piles. | |
