U Shaped Steel Sheet Pile

U shaped steel sheet piles are hot rolled steel piling sections widely used for retaining walls, cofferdams, excavation support and marine construction projects. With their U-shaped profile and reliable interlocking design, these piles can be connected together to create strong and continuous steel sheet pile walls.

Also called U type sheet piles or U section steel sheet piles, they are commonly selected for foundation pits, river protection, ports, bridges and other infrastructure projects where soil retention and water control are required.

We provide U shaped steel sheet piles in various steel grades, section sizes and lengths, with different interlock options available according to project design, installation conditions and customer requirements.

What Is a U Shaped Steel Sheet Pile?

A U shaped steel sheet pile is a steel piling section with a U-shaped profile and interlocking edges. When installed together, multiple piles connect to form a continuous steel wall for retaining soil and controlling water.

The U-shaped design offers good strength, efficient material usage and easy installation. Depending on the project requirements, U sheet piles can be installed individually or in pairs.

The interlock system is an important feature of U sheet piles. Larssen-type interlocks are commonly used to connect adjacent piles and improve wall stability.

The selection of a suitable U sheet pile depends on factors such as wall height, soil conditions, water pressure, section properties and installation requirements.

U Shaped Steel Sheet Pile Specifications

U sheet piles are supplied in various sections, steel grades and lengths to meet international standards and specific project requirements.

Typical specifications include:

Item	Available Options
Product Type	U Shaped Steel Sheet Pile
Section	U Type / U Section
Manufacturing	Hot Rolled / Cold Formed
Steel	Q235, Q345, and ASTM A572,Gr. 50 and 60, A588 and A690
Interlock	Larssen and other compatible interlocks
Length	Standard or customized
Surface	Mill finish or project-specified treatment
Standards	EN, JIS, ASTM and other applicable standards
Delivery	Single piles, double piles or project-specific configurations

The suitable section, thickness, steel grade and length depend on the project design, soil conditions and installation method.

U Sheet Pile Dimensions

U sheet pile dimensions normally include:

Size	_Width	_Height	Thicknes	Single meterial				Sectional area/meter
Width*Height	mm	mm	mm	Sectional area	Theoretical weight	Moment of inertia	Section modulus	Sectional area	Theoretical weight	Moment of inertia	Section modulus
	W1	H1	t			Ix	Wx			Ix	Wx
				cm²	kg/m	cm⁴	cm³	cm²	kg/m²	cm⁴	cm³
400×85	400	85	8	45.21	35.5	598	88	113	88.7	4500	529
400×100	400	100	10.5	61.18	48	1240	152	153	120.1	8740	874
400×125	400	125	13	76.42	60	2220	223	191	149.9	16800	1340
400×150	400	150	13.1	74.4	58.4	2790	250	186	146	22800	1520
400×160	400	160	16	96.9	76.1	4110	334	242	190	34400	2150
400×170	400	170	15.5	96.99	76.1	4670	362	242.5	190.4	38600	2270
500×200	500	200	24.3	133.8	105	7960	520	267.6	210.1	63000	3150
500×225	500	225	27.6	153	120.1	11400	680	306	240.2	86000	3820
600×130	600	130	10.3	78.7	61.8	2110	203	131.2	103	13000	1000
600×180	600	180	13.4	103.9	81.6	5220	376	173.2	136	32400	1800
600×210	600	210	18	135.3	106.2	8630	539	225.5	177	56700	2700
750×205	750	204	10	99.2	77.9	6590	456	132	103.8	28710	1410
	750	205.5	11.5	109.9	86.3	7110	481	147	115	32850	1600
	750	206	12	113.4	89	7270	488	151	118.7	34270	1665
750×220	750	220.5	10.5	112.7	88.5	8760	554	150	118	39300	1780
	750	222	12	123.4	96.9	9380	579	165	129.2	44440	2000
	750	222.5	12.5	127	99.7	9580	588	169	132.9	46180	2075
750×225	750	223.5	13	130.1	102.1	9830	579	173	136.1	50700	2270
	750	225	14.5	140.6	110.4	10390	601	188	147.2	56240	2500
	750	225.5	15	144.2	113.2	10580	608	192	150.9	58140	2580

These factors influence the load capacity and performance of a sheet pile wall.

For example, wider sections may reduce the number of piles needed for a certain wall length, while deeper or heavier sections provide higher bending resistance for demanding applications.

Therefore, U sheet pile selection should consider not only dimensions, but also section properties, soil conditions and installation requirements.

Hot Rolled U Shaped Steel Sheet Pile

Hot rolled U sheet piles are produced through a hot rolling process to achieve consistent profiles and reliable interlocking performance.

They are widely used for retaining walls, cofferdams, marine structures and foundation support projects.

Selection is based on section properties such as section modulus, moment of inertia, weight per meter, project loads and installation conditions, not thickness alone.

U Shaped Steel Sheet Pile Applications

U shaped sheet piles are widely used in civil engineering, infrastructure and marine construction projects, including:

- Foundation Pit Retaining Walls** – Support excavation areas and control soil movement.
- Cofferdams** – Create temporary structures for construction in water environments.
- Riverbank Protection** – Used for erosion control and river stabilization.
- Port and Marine Construction** – Applied in quay walls, bulkheads and waterfront projects.
- Bridge Construction** – Used for foundation works and excavation support.
- Flood Protection** – Form continuous walls for water control and flood prevention.
- Underground Construction** – Provide temporary retaining support for underground projects.

U Shaped Steel Sheet Pile Manufacturer

We supply U shaped steel sheet piles for foundation, retaining wall, marine and infrastructure projects.

Available products include:

- U type steel sheet piles
- Hot rolled sheet piles
- Various steel grades
- Standard and customized lengths
- Larssen-type interlocks
- Single and paired piles

Technical data, section tables, material certificates and export documentation are available upon request.

Send us your required section, length, steel grade or project quantity, and our team will recommend a suitable U sheet pile solution.

FAQ

Q: What is a U shaped steel sheet pile?

A: A U shaped steel sheet pile is a steel piling section with a U-shaped profile and interlocking edges. Multiple piles are connected to form continuous retaining walls, cofferdams and water-control structures.

Q: What is another name for U shaped sheet pile?

A: U shaped sheet piles are also known as U type sheet piles, U section sheet piles or Larssen sheet piles. The exact terminology depends on manufacturers and regional standards.

Q: Are U sheet piles hot rolled?

A: Many U sheet piles are manufactured by hot rolling to achieve consistent profiles and reliable interlocks. Cold-formed sheet piles are also available for some applications.

Q: What steel grades are available?

A: U sheet piles are available in various grades, including Q235, Q345, S355, ASTM A572 and other grades depending on project requirements and standards.

Q: What is the difference between U and Z sheet piles?

A: U sheet piles have a U-shaped profile, while Z sheet piles have a Z-shaped profile with different section properties. The suitable type depends on project loads, soil conditions and design requirements.