Civil Engineering: Sheet Piles and Earth Retention

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What are sheet piles primarily composed of?

Interlocking concrete blocks
Reinforced concrete
Timber planks
Sheet steel sections (correct)

What is the main purpose of driving sheet piles into the ground?

To lay underground pipes and cables
To divert water flow
To create a foundation for buildings
To provide temporary or permanent earth retention and excavation support (correct)

What feature allows sheet piles to be connected together?

Welded joints
Bolted connections
Interlocking edges (correct)
Screwed fastenings

In what type of projects are sheet piles commonly used?

<p>Construction projects requiring earth retention and excavation support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of sheet piles that makes them useful for excavation support?

<p>Ability to provide temporary or permanent earth retention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sheet piles are (sheet steel sections) with interlocking edges driven into the ground to provide permanent or temporary earth retention and excavation support.