Level 1 - Foundations Flashcards

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What is secant piling?

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Used in basement construction

Primary piles are installed using guide walls

Secondary piles then overlap the primary pile to create a retaining wall

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What is sheet piling?

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Steel interlocked sheets driven into the ground to create a retaining wall

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