Concrete Sheet Pile Capping Beam

Sheet piles are generally capped for aesthetic purposes.

Concrete sheet pile capping beam.

Pile caps can also be linked together with reinforced concrete to create a capping beam. Capping beams are also suitable for distributing the weight of a load bearing wall or of close centred columns to a line of piles. There are 3 models of redeb bracket rsb500 rsb600 and rsb700. The cap is required to transmit lateral loads along the wall.

The concrete cap serves to mask the inevitable irregularities in sheet pile length penetration depth and line. It is designed solely for use on sheet piles. They may also be used as a support for a railing or safety barrier. Capping sheet pile formwork systemthe only purpose made sheet pile capping system available for concrete cap formwork is faster and more cost effective than any on site lash ups the redeb bracket and soffit panel cab be assembled and re used by unskilled labour.

At least three capped piles are needed to ensure stability against lateral forces with the exception of caisson piles. The fender cope serves to support the fender units and in addition can act as a cladding for the steel piles in the tidal zone to protect them against corrosion. It can also be a highly technical job with a great deal of manpower required and considerable material wastage to say nothing of difficulties of access on harbour works and similar situations. Welding or cutting of piles is not necessary.