What is an H-pile beam?

H-Piles are dimensionally square-structural beams designed for deep foundation applications. Where other pilings would struggle to penetrate, H-Piles can be driven deep into the ground to reach the necessary soil properties to support buildings and bridges.

What is H-pile in construction?

H-Piles are structural beams that are dimensionally square, most commonly driven into the soil for deep foundation applications to support large buildings and bridges.

What are H piles used for?

H-piles are commonly used as bearing piles in deep foundation applications and are driven into the ground to support bridges, buildings, factories, stadiums, and nearly every other type of structure. H-piles are also used in other applications as bracing systems for cofferdams, and in beam and lagging walls.

What is steel H-pile?

H-piles: H-piles are proportioned, especially, to withstand the large impact stresses during hard driving. The flanges and the web are rolled with equal thickness in order to eliminate damage on thinner parts.

What does H pile look like?

H-piles are square in shape, meaning they are as wide as they are deep. They have the same thickness in the flange and web. Unlike standard beams, the design of an H-pile beam allows for better weight distribution over a wider area, which results in the ability to support heavier structures.

How are steel H-piles installed?

Exposed heads of steel H-piles after installation. A horizontal waler beam connects the pile heads together; this is in preparation for excavation of the adjacent soil. A vibrating hammer (yellow) installs an H-pile. Alignment of the piles is ensured by the temporary guides on the ground surface.

Is H beam stronger than I Beam?

The cross section of the H beam is stronger than the cross section of the I beam, meaning it can bear a greater load. In comparison, the cross section of an I beam can bear direct load and tensile but cannot resist twisting because the cross section is so narrow. This means that it can only bear force in one direction.

How are steel H piles installed?

What lengths do H piles come in?

Lengths of steel H piles produced are usually in five foot increments up to 60 feet or longer if transportation is available for the longer lengths. Sizes of steel H piles range from 8 inches to 18 inches square, with 8 inches to 14 inches being the most common.

How is H beam made?

H-pile beams are produced through a process called rolling. First, a beam blank (an unformed length of steel) is heated to make it malleable. The steel is then rolled using caliber rolls in order to form the beam into a rough H-shape.