ON THE BEARING CAPACITY OF LARSEN SHEET PILES UNDER STATIC COMPRESSIVE LOAD

Abstract

This article describes the use of steel sheet piles as a permanent structural element supporting compressive loads, as well as methods for calculating their load-bearing capacity. Sheet piles can be used as retaining walls during excavation work, supporting horizontal loads (soil pressure), creating a watertight foundation for the excavation, and later, during the subsequent operation of the structure, they can form an external wall and support compressive loads. Switching from temporary retaining walls to the use of steel sheet piles as permanent walls reduces construction and installation time and generally improves economics.