Cold Formed vs. Hot Rolled Steel Sheet Pile A572?
Cold Formed vs. Hot Rolled Steel Sheet Pile A572?
(OP)
Hey folks,
I have a question from a supplier asking why we specify hot rolled steel sheet piling in accordance with ASTM A328 (or A572) but we do not mention cold formed sheet piling. Therefore our current specification prohibits cold formed steel sheet piling. It is my hope there may be an old timer out there that may know why cold formed steel sheet piling was not allowed 'back in the day.'
At present my only concern is that welding, such as may be required to secure waler beams or tie-backs, may create adverse conditions with cold formed sheets.
Thanks for your consideration.
I have a question from a supplier asking why we specify hot rolled steel sheet piling in accordance with ASTM A328 (or A572) but we do not mention cold formed sheet piling. Therefore our current specification prohibits cold formed steel sheet piling. It is my hope there may be an old timer out there that may know why cold formed steel sheet piling was not allowed 'back in the day.'
At present my only concern is that welding, such as may be required to secure waler beams or tie-backs, may create adverse conditions with cold formed sheets.
Thanks for your consideration.






RE: Cold Formed vs. Hot Rolled Steel Sheet Pile A572?
Hot-rolled sheet piling has been used, successfully, since the 19th century.
Cold-formed sheet piling since the 1970's.
Takes time to build confidence in a new product when the old one works so well.
An interesting comparison between the two was published in "Pile Buck Magazine" last year (2015). The article (.pdf) is attached below.
www.SlideRuleEra.net
www.VacuumTubeEra.net
RE: Cold Formed vs. Hot Rolled Steel Sheet Pile A572?
I think cold formed would be great for decorative garden walls and such.