Secant Pile
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Explaining Secant Piled Walls
Installation of interlocking primary and secondary concrete piles using continuous flight auger technology forms a secant pile retaining wall; the secondary piles are cut partially on both sides of the primary piles to form a continuous structure.
A secant pile wall is reinforced with steel bars or beams drilled into the ground. This retaining wall is required to resist groundwater.
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Common Uses of Secant Piled Walls
- They are used for slope stabilisation and where water has been cut off for drainage channels.
- They support and allow for excavation.
- Secant pile walls are also used in constructing underground and basement car parks.
- They are used where diaphragm walls are not constructed due to ground obstructions.
- They are also used to support wing walls.
Fields of Application of Secant Retaining Wall
There are many fields of application where a secant retaining wall is installed, which may include the following:
- It is used for constructing new basements, especially in urban areas.
- It provides extra support to highways for slope stability.
- It is used to support horizontal abutments of a bridge
- Secant retaining wall is also constructed for cut-off barriers and to support bulkhead
Key Aspects:
- Rig loadings: 6–110 tonnes
- Average pile diameter: 600–1,200mm
- Secant piled walls using CFA – diameters range: 450mm – 1200mm.
- Secant piled walls using bored piles with segmental casing – diameter range: 450mm – 1500mm.
- Secant piled walls using turbo jet – diameters range: 600mm – 1200mm.
How Are Secant Pile Walls Constructed?
- Secant pile wall is constructed using CFA technology containing reinforced piles filled with columns made of low-strength material of 1-3 MPa mortar or concrete with bentonite.
- These columns are spaced around 620-670mm for a 470-500mm drilling diameter.
- Though it ensures groundwater resistance, it is not a permanent water resisting solution.
- The columns have a combined strength of 10-20 MPa and a binding time of 56 days.
- In this way, a secant wall not only ensures long-term water-resistance but also proves to be beneficial for deep excavations.
Benefits of a Secant Pile
- It is used as a permanent or temporary earth-retaining structure; it prevents soil movement on the retained side.
- Secant pile retaining walls also prevent groundwater ingress in regions with a high water table.
- It can carry and withstand the weight of surrounding structures.
- During construction, it does not create noise or vibration, making it suitable for areas where vibration can be problematic.
- Secant retaining walls can be easily constructed in various soil conditions, such as soft layers of rock, cohesive soils and granular soils.
- Compared to sheet piles, a secant retaining wall increases wall rigidity.
- A secant pile retaining wall is also an economical solution for short-term water retention.
Why Choose Alpha Piling LTD?
- Alpha Piling engineers are knowledgeable and experienced in the sector.
- They commit to the laws and safety requirements.
- Other than the secant wall, we can precisely install all types of piling as per the ground conditions.
- We ensure uncompromised quality and the highest standards of services.
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