Flood Channel Bank Stabilization Innovation: Pressed-in Sheet Piles in Southern California-Video

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Ian Vaz presented the Fullerton Creek Channel Phase 2 drainage project in Buena Park, California. To protect nearby homes and businesses from the noise and vibration of conventional pile driving, Orange County Public Works specified press-in piling for most of the work. From April to July 2019, contractors installed approximately 3,500 linear feet of 35–45-foot sheet piles along the creek using two machines in standard mode. The hydraulic system grips previously installed piles and uses their resistance to press in the next piles, producing minimal vibration and noise. Conventional methods were used for the first few piles at locations where setting up a reaction stand was impractical. The project improved the channel’s capacity for a 100-year storm event. Installation averaged 11.5 pairs of piles per day, and the work was completed in spring 2020.

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Fullerton Creek Channel Phase 2

press-in piling

sheet pile installation

Buena Park drainage project

Orange County Public Works