ESC PVC Sheet Piles
Vinyl Sheet Piling or PVC Sheet Piles are an effective alternative to steel sheet piling for bulkheads, seawalls and cutoff walls. They are also superior to alternative materials like concrete and wood. The main advantage of vinyl sheet piles is the superior corrosion resistance when exposed to seawater, where no oxidation occurs. Vinyl sheet piles are also highly resistant to marine borers which make it superior to wooden solutions. Browse through ESC's new range of sheet piles, manufactured in facilities in Europe and Asia.
Vinyl Sheet Pile Advantages & Applications
Vinyl Sheet Piling also known as Synthetic Sheet Piling, Plastic Sheet Piles, PVC Sheet Piles are becoming increasingly popular for the construction of bulkheads, seawalls, cut-off and containment barriers due to their:
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50+ year design life - Due to its superior corrosion resistance, ESC Vinyl Sheet Piles can be installed with the confidence of performance even after 50 years
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Cost Efficiency - both from installation and long term cost savings due to superior corrosion resistance
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Consistent Appearance - Wood fades, paint chips and steel rusts with time. With Vinyl sheet piles, this problem is virtually eliminated so a lasting, aesthetic finish of vinyl sheet piles can be expected
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UV Resistance - The PVC material can be engineered to be resistant to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun
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Not Affected by Marine Borers - Small mollusks or crustaceans in the ocean can cause devastating effects over a period of time to traditional timber piling. Vinyl Sheet Piling offers an attractive alternative that is unaffected by these organisms.
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Easy Installation - Vinyl sheet piles do not swell like wood, it is also manufactured with strict dimensional tolerances. Compared to steel sheet piles, vinyl sheet piles can be up to 40 times lighter per square meter making it much easier to handle. Driving can also be completed under certain conditions by pressing down with an excavator or a compact vibrohammer.
Material Standards
Tensile Strength
ASTM D638 (Min. Value 44.8)
Flexural Strength
ASTM D790 (Min. Value 66.0)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity
ASTM D638 (Min. Value 2,620 MPa)
Notched Izod Impact Test
ASTM D256 (Min. Value 2.46J/m)
Heat Deflection Temperature
ASTM D648 (Min. Value 70 deg. Celsius)
ESC Design Assistance
ESC’s engineering team utilises the latest software for design of PVC Sheet Pile walls. Please do not hesitate to contact ESC’s engineering department for design or installation advice or assistance.
Containment & Cutoff Systems
Water Control
Marine Structures
Flood Control
Marine Structures
Over the last 25 years ESC has been delivering sheet piling solutions to marine structures. Vinyl PVC Sheet Piles provide an excellent option for a long lasting structural solution due to their superior corrosion resistance, aesthetic finish and lightweight profile for easy handling and installation. The marine applications include:
• Marine Bulkheads & Seawalls
• Tide Walls
• Breakwaters
• Wave Breaks
• Jetty Structures
• Groins
• Scour Protection and Erosion Control
• Retaining Walls
Cut-Off & Containment Systems
ESC Vinyl Sheet Piles are frequently the optimal solution for fluid containment projects. Vinyl PVC is a inert material that can exhibit superior chemical resistance, water corrosion resistance. The interlocks of the sheet pile can be coextruded with a sealing membrane that further improves cutoff performance. Applications include but are not limited to:
• Groundwater cut-off
• Chemical containment
• Fluid Seepage Barriers
• Protection of Foundation Structures
Flood Protection
Vinyl PVC Sheet Piles can be utilized for flood protection structures as an:
• Flood Walls / Flood Levee
• Stabilization of Dams
• Protection of Piping
Vinyl Sheet Piles are frequently utilized to replace old corroded sheet pile structures as a superior alternative with superior corrosion resistance that is environmentally friendly.
Water Control Solutions
Vinyl PVC Sheet Piles can be utilized for water control structures that function by altering the flow of water in a pond, drainage channel or stream. ESC sheet piles have been utilized for water control applications for decades. Examples of utilizing vinyl sheet piles relevant to water control systems include:
• Baffle Walls for water or waste water flow control
• River Weirs
• Pond Linings
• Channel Linings for agricultural applications
• River Diversion
• Mining drainage systems
ESC Vinyl Sheet Piles are an eco-friendly material that is light-weight, aesthetic and very corrosion resistant.
Vinyl Sheet Pile Profiles
Disclaimer
The information provided within this web page is for general information purposes only, without any warranty. ESC shall not be held responsible for any errors, omissions or misuse of any of the information provided. Pile disclaims any and all liability resulting from the ability or inability to use the information within this document. Anyone using the information contained does so at their own risk. ESC shall not be held liable for any damages which includes any financial losses or incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this information. The product range contained is liable to change without notice.
Corner Piles
Corner Piles can be specially produced without requirement of special corner connectors and can be made to suit various angles.
Product Design & Testing to DPWH Specification
Drawings & Catalogues
Catalog
Installation Guide
Product Photos
Installation of Vinyl Sheet Piles
Vinyl Sheet Piles can either be driven, jetted in or dug and then installed. Driving is the most frequent method for installation of vinyl sheet piles. Frequently a protective steel cap or mandrel is utilised to protect the pile head and ensure more even distribution on the end of the sheet pile of the driving load.
Under some conditions an excavator can be used to provide the necessary download force to press the sheet piles in. A steel mandrel with the same profile as the sheet pile can also be utilised to prepare the soil for the proceeding pile while the current pile is being driven in. High pressure air or water jetting can be used to augment the driving by creating a pressure under the sheet pile foot to loosen and remove the soil directly under it. Digging is the last resort if the soil conditions are rocky and driving or jetting is not feasible.
Installation Mandrels
Sleeve Mandrels
A steel sleeve welded to a steel pile head that fits over the Z pile pair or single Omega pile. The sheet pile is typically horizontally slid onto the sleeve and clamped on by screw. Then it is lifted over and driven down. Once the design depth is reached or further penetration is refused, the steel mandrel is withdrawn leaving the vinyl sheet pile in place.
Equipment Required: Vibro-hammer (excavator or crane mounted), crane or excavator.
Suitable for: Slightly more difficult soil conditions where driving the vinyl sheet pile directly is not possible. Also suitable for longer sheet piles with thinner profiles.
Advantages: Can penetrate more difficult soils without potentially damaging the vinyl sheet pile.
Disadvantages: During withdrawal, vinyl sheet pile can potentially pull up with steel mandrel.
Installation Guides
ESC can fabricate and supply reinforced steel installation mandrels that are reusable to assist the penetration of the PVC sheet piles into the soil. Installation guides are also available to keep alignment of the sheet pile line both vertically and horizontally.
PVC Sheet Pile Inventory / Ready Stocks in Philippines
ESC Steel Philippines Inc. carries an inventory of selected profiles and lengths of vinyl sheet piles in Metro Manila and overseas which can be delivered nationwide in the Philippines for customer's immediate needs. Contact ESC for further information with your requirements and delivery location.
