Shoring Walls

Shoring walls that utilize piling, often referred to as shoring walls, are unique because they stabilize not only the surface soils but also the intermediate soils which may be susceptible to instability. Steel “I” beams or round pipe may be installed by means of drilling or hammering. After the piles are placed, wood timbers are set between the pile elements. These shoring walls are often utilized on slopes, soils subject to liquefaction in a seismic event, or when excavation must be done adjacent to a neighboring property or building.

A geotechnical engineer typically recommends a pile based shoring system only after it has been determined that traditional cast-in-place shoring walls, rockeries, or other shoring wall systems are not appropriate for the site.

The primary components required to estimate cost is:

  • Pile depth
  • Pile diameter
  • Equipment access
  • Equipment size and type required to install the pile elements

A pile based shoring wall system is best because it provides deep seated slope stability while adding minimal weight to the slope. These pile based shoring wall systems are designed and engineered to perform for the long term.

Please call to speak to one of our project managers regarding design options, value engineering and pricing.

ABOUT US

The advantage of the Pile King™ patented equipment is its very nature of being compact for working on limited access sites and yet able to safely wield powerful hydraulic hammers...

RECENT PROJECTS

McDowell’s roots in the construction industry goes back to the 40’s working on the Denny regrade in Seattle. We have since specialized in piling and deep foundation systems since the late 60’s...

FAQ

Got questions about your project? We’ve got answers. Just ask if you don’t see what you are looking for...

MCDOWELL NORTHWEST

Looking for auger cast piling or soldier piling? Click here to visit McDowell Northwest...