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L.B. Foster PILING PRODUCTS
Steel Sheet Piling Products
Steel sheet piling is a manufactured construction product with a mechanical connection "interlock" at both ends of the section. These mechanical connections interlock with one another to form a continuous wall of sheet piling. Steel sheet pile applications are typically designed to create a rigid barrier for earth and water, while resisting the lateral pressures of those bending forces. The shape or geometry of a section lends to the structural strength. In addition, the soil in which the section is driven has numerous mechanical properties that can affect the performance.
Steel sheet piling is classified in two construction applications, permanent and temporary. A permanent application is "stay-in-place" where the sheet piling wall is driven and remains in the ground. A temporary application provides access and safety for construction in a confined area. Once the work is completed, the sheet piling is removed.
Z Sheet Pile
Z sections are considered one of the most efficient piles available today. Having the interlocks located at the outer fibers of the wall, assures the designer of their published section modulus.
Z-Piles are commonly used for Cantilevered, Tied-Back, King Pile and Combi-Wall retaining systems. Additional applications also include load bearing bridge abutments.
Innovative New Wider, Lighter, Stronger PZC Sheet Piling 
Domestically produced by Gerdau Ameristeel and delivered by L.B. Foster.
L.B. Foster Piling and Gerdau Ameristeel work together as strategic partners to provide the cost savings of innovative PZC sheet piling to customers throughout North America.
• wider sections maximize production
• lighter sections minimize required steel
• stronger sections increase strength per pound
• superior ball & socket interlock
• PZC™ is a registered trademark of Gerdau Ameristeel.
Importance of the Ball and Socket Interlock System
L.B. Foster Z-Piling is produced with a Ball & Socket (B&S) interlock. The B&S permits flexibility upon setting, yet is extremely durable under driving conditions compared to other interlock systems. In addition, the B&S will outperform other systems in temporary, reuse applications.
All PZC Piling is produced with a Ball & Socket (B&S) interlock. The B&S permits flexibility upon setting, yet is extremely durable under driving conditions compared to other interlock systems. In addition, the B&S will outperform other systems in temporary and reuse applications. All PZC Sheet Pile sections interlock with each other.
Flat Sheet (PS) Piling Products
Compared to Z - Pile, PS sheet piles offer minimal beam strength. They are typically used for circular cell design. This application applies hoop stress to the sheets, which is transferred to the interlock. The PS Thumb & Finger (T&F) interlock is a three-point contact connection that provides superior pull strength to counter those forces.
Although circular cell design with flat sheets is considered old technology, it is a solid, proven application that is still used by today’s engineers. The OPEN CELL® design is an innovative concept that has taken this "old technology" into the 21st century. The OPEN CELL® trademark is used with the permission of PND Engineers, Inc.
PS Flat Sheet Pile Technical Data
PILING ACCESSORIES
L.B. Foster Piling supplies everything you need to complete a project. From coated piles to points and splicers, pile connectors, fabricated corners and joint sealant, L.B. Foster Piling is your single source for piling accessories.
For specific more information please click on the following PDF links:
Points and Splicers
Pile Connectors
Fabricated Corners
Joint Sealant
Coatings
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