U Sections - AU / PU / GU Sheet Piles
DESCRIPTION
Characteristics of U piles:
- A wide range of sections forming several series with various geometrical characteristics, offering the choice of the section technically and economically best suited for a specific project.
- The combination of great wave depth with big flange thickness giving excellent statical properties.
- The symmetrical form of the single element has made these sheets particulary convenient for re-use.
- The possibility of assembling and crimping the piles to pairs in the mill provides an improvement of the installation quality and performance.
- Easy fixing of tie-rods and swivelling attachments, even under water.
- Good corrosion resistance, the biggest steel thickness lying on the outer part of the geometry.
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U sections dimensions and characteristics |
STEEL GRADES
The standards we normally refer to regarding steel grades for hot-rolled sheet piles is EN 10248 Part 1. The mechanical properties and chemical composition are shown in the table below.
Materials to other specifications, such as special steels, steel with an improved corrosion resistance, or copper addition in accordance with EN 10248 Part 1 Chapter 10.4 can be supplied on request.
Grade A 690 with higher yield strength upon request.
EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
