All You Need to Know About Soldier Pile Retention
What is an earth retention system construction? In simple terms, it is all about holding the soil while constructing. During excavation, stabilizing the soil and rocks is called retaining the earth. Earth retention system construction can be temporary or permanent; it all depends on the type and aim of the construction. What are the tools used for earth retention system construction? Earth retention is a huge process that requires a lot of power and tools. Some of them are soldier piles, contiguous piles, ground anchors, reinforced concretes, and many more. What is a soldier pile retaining wall? It is a type of retaining wall where soldier piles are drilled vertically into the soil with 2 to 4 yards of intervals. Then horizontal piles are inserted between the gaps to provide more support. These horizontal beams are usually made of steel girders, concrete panels, or timber. Thus, the retaining wall is made of H-shaped beams which help to manage the soil