Estimating Material Requirements

Estimating Material Requirements
CRANE MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL

A CMI Technical White Paper
Ben Brown
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A seawall, like the foundation of a building, must be designed and constructed to handle very high loads and
withstand numerous forces and environmental influences. A typical seawall is made up of sheet piling, and an anchor
system (typically a wale beam, tie rods, and dead-man anchors).
All components must be made of materials designed to withstand the forces and environmental conditions expected.
If any one component is overlooked, the system can fail. High performance seawall components are available in a
number of colors and styles, and are produced in a wide range of strength capabilities.
Soil characteristics and other environmental conditions are the primary factors in determining sheet pile requirements.
Using these properties and standard design methods, the walls designer will be able to specify sheet length and the
required structural capacity of the sheet piling and anchor system components.
For the budgetary and comparison purposes of this exercise, CMI has evaluated several wall construction styles in
typical soil conditions. These evaluations, in no way, represent the loading, soil, and/or site conditions for any
particular project or location.
- WARNING -
The following charts and tables list typical values for budgetary purposes only. Please rely on your engineer
for specific design recommendations. Because of the complexity of geotechnical loading calculations and
the susceptibility to extreme change of wall loads with minor changes in local site conditions such as soil
parameters, water levels, and surcharge loads, etc., we strongly recommend the use of design professionals
who are familiar with local wall construction to determine the required sheet piling and component capacity.
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Before you begin:
Have in mind the architectural style the owner would like to achieve.
Long gone are the days when a seawall was built solely to retain earth. In the new sheet piling market, aesthetics
often drive the structural decisions. A seawall is an investment. Much like a house, you have to live with this
investment day in and day out. Choose the look that you want, and suitable components are available to fill that
desire. A comprehensive sampling of color and architectural variations can be reviewed at www.cmiseawalls.com.

Determine the effective height of the wall (H).
Wall height (H) is defined as the distance from firm soil at the base of the wall to the top of the wall. This
value will be used throughout the guide.
Wall Height
Determine the Linear Footage of the wall (L).
Linear Footage (L) is defined as the total length or distance along the shoreline the seawall is intended
to protect.
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Step 1. Choose the wall type.
While there is no single right way to construct a sheet pile wall, there are different advantages and tradeoffs
achieved by varying component configurations. Shown below are four common sheet pile wall configurations
and conditions. This guide will evaluate component selection based on these scenarios.
Typical Sheet Pile Wall Configurations and Conditions
Single Dropped Wale Wall
Wale at Top of Wall
Surcharge = 200 psf
Surcharge = 200 psf
0.5 H
Tied Back to
Stable Anchor
0.5 H
CMI Waler
0.25 H
Tied Back to
Stable Anchor
CMI Waler
CMI Sheet Piling
CMI Sheet Piling
Loose Fine Sand

= 109.2 pcf
b = 65.55 pcf
= 30
K a = 0.33
K p= 3.00
15.00
D=H
Loose Fine Sand

= 109.2 pcf
b = 65.55 pcf
= 30
K a = 0.33
K p= 3.00
15.00
D=H
Pressure Calculated
by Terzaghi Method
Pressure Calculated
by Terzaghi Method
Double Wale Wall

CMI Walers
0.5 H
Navy Style Wall With 3 Walers

Surcharge = 200 psf
CMI Walers
0.35 H
0.25 H
0.5 H
Tied Back to
Stable Anchor
Surcharge = 200 psf
0.25 H
Tied Back to
Stable Anchor
CMI Sheet Piling
CMI Sheet Piling
CMI TimberGuard Pole
15.00
D=H
Loose Fine Sand

= 109.2 pcf
b = 65.55 pcf
= 30
K a = 0.33
K p= 3.00
Pressure Calculated
by Terzaghi Method
15.00
D=H
Loose Fine Sand

= 109.2 pcf
b = 65.55 pcf
= 30
K a = 0.33
K p= 3.00
Pressure Calculated
by Terzaghi Method
Step 2. Select a Sheet Pile Product

The sheet piling must meet or exceed the strength requirements of the job. For the conditions specified in step 1, the
charts below show each products estimated maximum wall height (H) based on moment capacity (the sheets ability
to resist bending). Depending on local conditions and the structures configuration, different achievable wall heights
may be determined.
4
21
Top Wale
20
Wale at Top of Wall
19
Surcharge = 200 psf
18
17
0.5 H
H
CMI Sheet Piling
16
15
Tied Back to
Stable Anchor
CMI Waler
15.00
D=H
Max Wall Height ()
14
Loose Fine Sand

= 109.2 pcf
b = 65.55 pcf
= 30
K a = 0.33
K p= 3.00
Pressure Calculated
by Terzaghi Method
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
5
The chart above is based on typical values, shown in step 1 of the Estimating Material Requirements guide published by CMI and each products rated bending moment capacity, for budgetary purposes only. Please rely on your engineer for specific
minimum embedment depths, deflection checks and other design recommendations. Because of the complexity of geotechnical loading calculations and the susceptibility to extreme change of soil loads with minor changes in local site conditions
such as soil parameters, water levels, surcharge loads, etc., we strongly recommend the use of design professionals who are familiar with local wall construction to determine the required sheet piling and component capacities. The bending moment
contribution of face piles, where applicable, is neglected for the purposes of this exercise.

21
Drop Wale
20
Single Dropped Wale Wall
19
Surcharge = 200 psf
18
17
0.5 H
CMI Waler
CMI Sheet Piling
15.00
D=H
14
Max Wall Height ()
Tied Back to
Stable Anchor
16
15
0.25 H
Loose Fine Sand

= 109.2 pcf
b = 65.55 pcf
= 30
K a = 0.33
K p= 3.00
Pressure Calculated
by Terzaghi Method
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
6

21
Double Wale
20
Double Wale Wall
19
CMI Walers
18
17
0.5 H
0.35 H
15.00
D=H
14
Max Wall Height ()
Tied Back to
Stable Anchor
CMI Sheet Piling
16
15
Surcharge = 200 psf
Loose Fine Sand

= 109.2 pcf
b = 65.55 pcf
= 30
K a = 0.33
K p= 3.00
Pressure Calculated
by Terzaghi Method
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
7

21
Navy Style
20
Navy Style Wall With 3 Walers
19
CMI Walers
18
17
0.5 H
0.25 H
CMI Sheet Piling
15.00
D=H
14
Max Wall Height ()
Tied Back to
Stable Anchor
CMI TimberGuard Pole
16
15
Surcharge = 200 psf
0.25 H
Loose Fine Sand

= 109.2 pcf
b = 65.55 pcf
= 30
K a = 0.33
K p= 3.00
Pressure Calculated
by Terzaghi Method
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
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Step 3. Select the anchor system components and cap
The anchor system is composed of anchors (buried in stable soil), tie rods (which connect the wall to the anchors),
and a wale (which distributes the load from the wall to tie rods). Capping is used to finish the look of the seawall and
in many circumstances can perform the function of a top wale as well.
Wale Selection Appearance commonly dictates wale selection. The wale may lose its laser straight look
long before actual failure. For this exercise, a deflection limit of L/360 was imposed, as well as the maximum
allowable bending moment. The maximum allowable rod load was also evaluated for a minimum washer size
of 4x4. Several wale options are given for each typical scenario as defined in step 1.
Tie Rod Spacing It is important to ensure that tie rods fall on the outer corrugations of the sheet for proper
load transfer. This consideration, as well as budgetary concerns, should be evaluated when deciding on the
tie rod spacing. Polymer coated steel as well as aluminum rod options are shown.
Anchor Selection Anchor selection is heavily dependant on soil conditions. Your wall relies on the anchor
and soil interaction to resist the forces placed on them by the wall. As with all components, proper design
techniques should be executed to determine the suitability and placement of the anchor.
Capping Capping is the finishing touch to a seawall, and is often used as a top wale as well. When per
forming the function of a wale, the suitability of a cap product is highly dependant on site conditions and each
product should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Using the charts below select the appropriate wale, anchor rods, and anchor, then choose your capping.
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Anchor Rod Spacing ()
Wale at Top
4
Wale
Rod
5
Anchor
TG 4x6
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
Wall Height ()
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
11
AW-6 STR
UC-6 STR
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
TG 10x10
AW 1
AI 1 1/8
12
AI 1 1/4
WB-2
AW-6 STR
AW 3/4
AW-6
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
TG 10x12
AW 3/4
AW-6 STR
AW 3/4
AI 1 1/8
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
AW 3/4
AW-6 STR
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
DMA-8
TG 12x12
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
TG 12x12
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
WB-8
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
TG 10x12
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
AW 1
DMA-8
WB-8
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
AW 1
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
WB-2
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
TG 12x12
WB-2
AI 1 1/4
TG 12x12
AW 1
AW 1
DMA-9
WB-8
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
DMA-12
WB-8
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
AW 1
WB-2
DMA-8
AW 3/4
UC-6
TG 10x10
UC-6
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
TG 10x12
14
DMA-8
Anchor
TG 12x12
AW 1
13
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
AW-6
Rod
TG 8x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
AW-6
AW-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
AW 1
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW-6
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
UC-6 STR
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
TG 8x12
AW 3/4
DMA-9
WB-2
DMA-8
TG 10x12
AW 1
DMA-8
TG 8x10
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
TG 8x12
AW-6 STR
AW-6 STR
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x12
10
AW-6
AW-6
Wale
TG 8x8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
UC-6
WB-2
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x10
AW-6
8
Anchor
TG 8x8
TG 8x12
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW-6
DMA-8
TG 8x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
Rod
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW-6
AW-6
AW-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 6x8
AW 3/4
TG 8x8
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
Wale
TG 6x6
UC-6
WB-2
TG 6x6
6
Anchor
TG 6x6
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
WB-2
TG 6x6
AW-6
Rod
TG 6x6
UC-6
WB-2
Wale
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
15
DMA-12
WB-2
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
16
DMA-12
WB-2
AI 1 1/2
The charts above are based off typical values, shown in step 1, for budgetary purposes only. Please rely on your engineer for specific design recommendations. Because of the
complexity of geotechnical loading calculations and the susceptibility to extreme change of soil loads with minor changes in local site conditions such as soil parameters, water
levels, surcharge loads, etc., we strongly recommend the use of design professionals who are familiar with local wall construction to determine the required sheet piling and
component capacities.
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Single
Dropped
Wale

4
Wale
Rod
5
Anchor
TG 6x6
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
Wall Height ()
AW-6
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
AI 1 1/8
UC-6 STR
AI 1 1/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
AW-6 STR
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
TG 10x12
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
AW 3/4
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
TG 12x12
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
DMA-8
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
WB-8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
TG 10x12
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
AW 1
UC-6 STR
WB-2
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
WB-8
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
TG 12x12
AW 1
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
WB-2
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
TG 12x12
AW 1
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
WB-8
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
DMA-12
WB-8
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
AW 1
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
TG 10x12
13
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW 3/4
UC-6
TG 12x12
AW 1
WB-2
AW-6
AW-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
AW 1
DMA-9
TG 10x10
12
DMA-8
Anchor
TG 8x10
UC-6
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
AW 1
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
AW-6
Rod
TG 12x12
AW 1
WB-2
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
DMA-8
TG 10x10
11
AW-6 STR
AW 3/4
TG 8x12
TG 10x12
AW 1
UC-6 STR
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6 STR
WB-2
TG 8x12
10
AW-6 STR
AW-6
Wale
TG 8x8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x10
AW-6
8
Anchor
TG 8x10
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x10
AW-6
AW-6
WB-2
TG 8x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW-6
Rod
TG 8x8
TG 8x8
UC-6
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
TG 8x8
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
Wale
TG 6x8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 6x8
6
Anchor
TG 6x8
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
WB-2
TG 6x6
Rod
TG 6x6
UC-6
WB-2
Wale
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
14
DMA-12
WB-2
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
15
DMA-16
AI 1 3/4
TG 12x12
16
DMA-16
AI 1 3/4
11

Double Wale
4
Wale
Rod
5
Anchor
TG 6x6
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
Wall Height ()
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
11
AI 1 1/8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
AW 3/4
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
TG 12x12
AW 3/4
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
TG 12x12
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
Anchor
TG 10x12
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
AW-6
Rod
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
AW-6
Wale
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
WB-8
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
TG 10x12
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
AW 1
DMA-8
WB-8
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
AW 1
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
WB-2
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
TG 12x12
AW 1
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
WB-8
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/4
TG 10x12
AW 1
13
AW 1
DMA-9
WB-2
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
DMA-9
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW 1
WB-2
DMA-8
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
DMA-8
TG 10x10
12
AW-6 STR
AW-6
WB-2
TG 10x12
AW 1
UC-6 STR
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
UC-6 STR
WB-2
TG 8x12
AW-6 STR
DMA-8
TG 10x10
UC-6 STR
WB-2
AW-6 STR
AW 3/4
TG 8x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x12
10
AW-6
8
Anchor
TG 8x10
UC-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x10
AW-6
DMA-8
TG 8x12
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
Rod
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW-6
AW-6
WB-2
TG 8x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
Wale
TG 8x8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 6x8
AW-6
6
Anchor
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
WB-2
TG 6x6
Rod
TG 6x6
UC-6
WB-2
Wale
AI 1 1/4
DMA-12
WB-8
AI 1 1/2
TG 10x12
AW 1
14
WB-2
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
15
DMA-12
WB-2
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
16
DMA-16
AI 1 3/4
TG 12x12
17
AI 1 3/4
12

Navy Wall
4
Wale
Rod
5
Anchor
TG 6x6
AW-6
AW 3/4
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 1
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
TG 8x10
Wal Height ()
10
AW-6 STR
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
TG 8x12
11
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/4
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6 STR
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW 3/4
UC-6
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
AW-6
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/8
DMA-8
AW-6 STR
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/4
DMA-9
TG 12x12
AW 1
UC-6 STR
WB-2
Anchor
TG 10x12
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
Rod
TG 10x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
AW-6
AW-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW 1
AW 1
DMA-9
AI 1 1/4
WB-8
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
TG 10x12
AW-6 STR
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/4
DMA-9
AW-6 STR
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/4
DMA-9
TG 12x12
AW-6 STR
AW 1
WB-2
AI 1 1/4
DMA-9
DMA-12
WB-2
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
DMA-9
DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
DMA-12
DMA-12
WB-8
AI 1 1/2
DMA-12
WB-2
TG 10x10
AI 1 1/2
TG 12x12
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DMA-12
AI 1 1/2
DMA-16
WB-2
TG 10x12
AI 1 3/4
TG 12x12
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DMA-16
WB-2
AW-6
Wale
TG 10x12
AW-6 STR
WB-2
AW 3/4
TG 8x12
AW 3/4
UC-6 STR
WB-2
8
Anchor
TG 8x12
UC-6
WB-2
TG 10x10
AW-6 STR
TG 10x10
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AI 1 1/8
TG 10x10
AW 1
UC-6 STR
WB-2
DMA-8
TG 8x12
UC-6 STR
WB-2
AW-6
Rod
TG 8x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW-6
AW-6
WB-2
TG 8x10
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
DMA-8
AI 1 1/8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
AW-6
AW 3/4
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
Wale
TG 8x8
UC-6
WB-2
TG 8x8
6
Anchor
TG 8x8
AW 3/4
UC-6
WB-2
AW-6
WB-2
TG 6x8
AW-6
Rod
TG 6x8
UC-6
WB-2
Wale
AI 1 3/4
DMA-16
AI 1 3/4
TG 10x12
15
DMA-16
WB-2
AI 1 3/4
TG 12x12
16
DMA-16
WB-2
AI 1 3/4
TG 12x12
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DMA-20
AI 2
TG 12x12
18
DMA-20
AI 2
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Sheet
UC-95
UC-75
PZH-159
PZH-153
UC-50
SG-950
PZH-7
PZH-3
UC-30
PZH-1
SG-750
FP-575
SG-650
PZM-19
SG-625
PZM-16
FP-475
CL-9900
SG-550
UC-20
SG-525
AWM-8
CL-9000
SG-425
AWM-3
SG-300
SG-325
AWL-8
AWL-3
SG225
CL-4500
Compable Caps
AW-1900
UC-2400
AW-1600
UC-1800
SC-15
SC-15
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
AW-1500
SC-13
SC-13
AW-850
AW-850 STR
AW-855
AW-855 STR
AW-855
AW-855 STR
AW-855
AW-855 STR
SC-13
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
SC-9
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
SC-9
AW-850
AW-850 STR
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
AW-850
AW-850 STR
AW-575
AW-575 STR
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
SC-9
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
AW-850
AW-850 STR
AW-855
AW-855 STR
AW-850
AW-850 STR
AW-855
AW-855 STR
AW-850
AW-850 STR
AW-855
AW-855 STR
SC-9
SC-7
SC-7
AW-575
AW-575 STR
AW-575
AW-575 STR
The time and expense of being short on materials can be crippling. Most contractors add around 3%-5% onto materials (rounded up) to account for the unknown and potential errors in the field.
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Step 4. Estimate the required sheet pile length.
Although proper design techniques will yield the required sheet pile length, the sheet piling industry rule of thumb for
an anchored wall is half-in, half out. The estimated sheet length is typically two times the wall height (H). If the soil
at the base of the wall is soft or irregular in depth, longer sheets may be required.
Estimated Sheet Length ~ 2 x H
Step 5. Estimate the number of sheets required

Divide the anticipated linear footage (L) of your wall by the width of your sheeting choice and round up to the next
whole number.
Sheet quantity ~
Sheet Widths ()

1
CL-4500 PZH-153 SG-225

AWL-3
PZH-159
SG-325
SG-625
UC-50
UC-95
SG-650
SG-425
AWL-8
UC-30
CL-9000
SG-300
SG-950
SG-525
AWM-3
UC-20
AWM-8
CL-9900
SG-550
FP-475
PZM-16
FP-575
PZM-19
UC-75
SG-750
PZH-1
PZH-3
PZH-7
Step 6. Estimate the number of wale sections

Divide the anticipated linear footage (L) of your wall by the length of your wale choice and round up to the next whole
number.
Wale section quantity ~
Wale Beam Lengths ()

16
20
25
40
TG 4x4
TG 4x4
WB-2
WB-6
TG 4x6
TG 4x6
TG 6x6
TG 6x6
TG 6x8
TG 6x8
TG 8x8
TG 8x8
TG 8x10
TG 8x10
TG 8x12
TG 8x12
TG 10x10
TG 10x10
TG 10x12
TG 10x12
TG 12x12
TG 12x12
WB-8
AW-6
AW-6 STR
UC-6
UC-6 STR

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Step 7. Estimate the number of Anchor rods and Anchors
Divide the anticipated linear footage (L) of your wall by the rod spacing (A), round up to the next whole number, then
add 1.
Anchor rod and Anchor Quantity ~
Step 8. Estimate the number of cap sections

Divide the anticipated linear footage (L) of your wall by the length of your cap choice and round up to the next whole
number.
Wale section quantity ~
Cap Lengths ()

20
25
AW-575
SC-7
AW-575 STR
SC-9
AW-850
SC-13
AW-850 STR
SC-15
AW-855
AW-855 STR
AW-1075
AW-1075 STR
AW-1500
AW-1600
AW-1900
UC-1800
UC-2400
Step 8. Estimate the number of component corners and accessories

Estimate the number of sheet, cap, and wale corners that will be required as well as any accessories desired. Most
sheets have around 10-12 of play in each lock. If a larger angle needs to be made, corner pieces may be required.
Cap and wale corner inserts are available in 45 and 90 for most products. A wide array of special washers and other
accessories are available as well.
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Material Estimating Worksheet

Gather Preliminary Information
What is the wall height (H)?
Anticipated Linear footage (L)?
Choose your Components

From Step 1.
What type of wall will you be building?
From Step 2.
What sheet did you choose?
From Step 3. What rod spacing (A) did you choose?

What Wale option did you choose?

What anchor rod did you choose?
What anchor did you choose?
What capping option did you choose?
Determining Lengths and Quantities

From Step 4.
Estimated sheet length
From Step 5.
Sheet quantity
From Step 6.
Wale quantity
From Step 7.
Tie Rod/Anchor quantities
From Step 8.
Cap quantity
From Step 9.
Corners and other accessories
The time and expense of being short on materials can be crippling. Most contractors add around 3%-5% onto
materials (rounded up) to account for the unknown and potential errors in the field.Contact your CMI representative
866-867-3762 for pricing, technical resources or experienced engineers serving your area.
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Material Estimating Worksheet Example

Gather Preliminary Information
7
What is the wall height (H)?
635
Anticipated Linear footage (L)?
Choose your Components

From Step 1.
What type of wall will you be building?
From Step 2.
What sheet did you choose?
Wale at Top
I like the look of vinyl, and the box profile

CL 9900 is a 2 wide sheet, so it needs to be divided by 2.
CL 9900
4
From Step 3. What rod spacing (A) did you choose? I will use a TimberGuard wale so I would like it to divide
into 16 or 20

What Wale option did you choose? I want to keep the look and color similar to the sheet
TG 8x8
What anchor rod did you choose?
AW-6
What anchor did you choose?
What capping option did you choose?
DMA 8
AW1075
Determining Lengths and Quantities

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From Step 4.
Estimated sheet length
From Step 5.
Sheet quantity
From Step 6.
Wale quantity
From Step 7.
Tie Rod/Anchor quantities
From Step 8.
Cap quantity
From Step 9.
SG 225-425 Corner (2), AW 1075 45 Corner Insert (2),

Corners and other accessories Beveled PVC Washers (165)
2x7=14
635/2=317.5
318+10(3% buffer)=328
635/20=31.75
32+1(3% buffer)=33
635/4=158.75
159+1+5(3% buffer)=165
635/20=317.5
32+1(3% buffer)=33
328
33
165
33
The time and expense of being short on materials can be crippling. Most contractors add around 3%-5% onto
materials (rounded up) to account for the unknown and potential errors in the field.Contact your CMI representative
866-867-3762 for pricing, technical resources or experienced engineers serving your area.
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