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    Sheet piles are used for retaining walls and foundations. There are different types of sheet piles used depending on the soil conditions and purpose. Proper site investigations including primary and secondary investigations are crucial before designing major works like retaining walls to understand soil conditions and determine appropriate foundation designs.

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    Sheet piles are used for retaining walls and foundations. There are different types of sheet piles used depending on the soil conditions and purpose. Proper site investigations including primary and secondary investigations are crucial before designing major works like retaining walls to understand soil conditions and determine appropriate foundation designs.

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    Sheet Piling Purpose of Sheet Piles

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    Thotho Kennedy
    Sheet piles are used for retaining walls and foundations. There are different types of sheet piles used depending on the soil conditions and purpose. Proper site investigations including primary and secondary investigations are crucial before designing major works like retaining walls to understand soil conditions and determine appropriate foundation designs.

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    SHEET PILING

    Purpose of sheet piles

    Types of Sheet piles


    SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION

    Objectives
    Steps in site investigations
    Primary and secondary site investigations

    The phases of site investigations prior to design of major works


    Methods of classifying piles
    Retaining walls

    Field tests for foundations design

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