Introduction:
This course is intended to provide the design professional with a general understating of considerations regarding the design and construction of sheet pile retaining walls. The course will discuss geotechnical considerations, analysis and design procedures, as well as construction considerations of sheet pile walls.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
General considerations in sheet pile retaining wall design
Geotechnical considerations
System loads
System stability
Structural design
Soil-structure interactions analysis
Engineering considerations for construction
Course Content
The aim of this course is to provide guidance on design and construction of sheet pile retaining structures. The course material used for this course will be the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-2504 and it is included in the following pages.
