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Trench Sheeting

CONSTRUCTION
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Trench Sheeting Introduction

DESIGNED TO SUPPORT
Tata Steel Construction Products are a leading manufacturer of trench
sheeting in the UK. All sheets are exclusively manufactured from quality
Tata Steel and cold rolled at our Llanwern site to provide the perfect
support solution.

Contents
Tata Steel Construction Products has over Our product range has been developed as a
50 years experience in the design and robust solution for temporary and permanent
manufacture of cold rolled steel. We offer use. We offer comprehensive sales and
customers a quality product, value-engineered technical support throughout all aspects of
to suit a range of applications at an trench sheeting from design, manufacture
affordable price. and supply.

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As a global manufacturer Tata Steel Construction Products are dedicated to

the needs of the Construction sector. The strength, speed and flexibility
afforded by trench sheeting makes it the ideal support solution. The durability
and ease of extraction means that all Tata Steel Trench sheeting can be
reused to encourage sustainable construction.

Ease of installation Life Span

A high strength to weight ratio means that The life span of trench sheeting can fluctuate
8m lengths can be expertly driven into place in accordance with its working environment.
with minimal risk of damage whilst using Several elements need to be considered
conventional equipment. Our product range including the degree of corrosion and
has been designed to encourage simple whether additional weather protection is
extraction, allowing effortless removal of the required.
complete element through a hole positioned
at the top of each sheet. Working conditions can vary even within a
single installation. Tata Steel Construction
Thickness Products recommend that customer’s
Various gauges are available to allow for installing trench sheeting within corrosive
ground conditions and corrosion possibilities. environments enhance the product
performance to suit each application. We offer
Adaptable a hot dip galvanised finish to BS EN ISO 1461
Corner can be manufactured to specific Standard on all trench sheeting.
designs on selected profiles.
Tata Steel Construction Products and the
Endurance Environment
When used in permanent structures, it is The recycled content of products made from
important to note that trench sheeting will be steel strip is 15%, as defined by ISO 14021.
subjected to stresses and bending movement Tata Steel products are 100% recyclable and
from surrounding pressure. steel can be recycled repeatedly without any
reduction in properties or performance.

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Trench Sheeting Products

STANDARD LAP
The overlapping trench sheeting profile is designed primarily for
construction work and also temporary deployment.

330 Effective Width

30 30 30

36.5

52 115 52

General Information

Description Lightweight piling profile

Benefits Designed to achieve a high strength to weight ratio,
providing a safe environment for those working in
trenches, particularly useful when different services cross
Function Designed for construction work and temporary
deployment in trenches and cofferdams
Applications Basements, sewerage, water, gas
or other service providers
Duration Temporary or permanent
Product finish Self-coloured or hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461
Available lengths 1m to 85m (bespoke lengths available upon request)
Thickness 3.4mm and 5.0mm
Industry standard 3m, 4m, 6m
lengths
• Galvanised – a protective coating of zinc
• Self Colour – non galvanised (rolled state)

Technical Information

Effective width 330

per sheet (mm)
Thickness (mm) 3.4
Depth (mm) 35
Weight per linear 10.8
metre (kg/m)
Weight per m2 (kg) 32.9
Section modulus 48.3
per metre width (cm3)
Section modulus 15.9
per sheet (cm3)
I value 81.7
per metre width (cm4)
I value 26.9
per sheet (cm4)
Total rolled metres 92.1
per tonne

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KD4
The overlapping trench sheeting profile is a heavier version of
the Standard Lap, with a wider gauge and width coverage,
designed in large for construction work.

400 Effective Width

160

50
25 16
414.7

General Information

Description Medium weight piling profile

Benefits Designed to achieve a high strength to weight ratio,
providing a safe environment for those working in
trenches, particularly useful when different services cross
Function Designed for construction work and temporary
deployment in trenches and cofferdams
Applications Basements, sewerage, water, gas
or other service providers
Duration Temporary or permanent
Product finish Self-coloured or hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461
Available lengths 1m to 85m (bespoke lengths available upon request)
Thickness 6.0mm
Industry standard 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m
lengths
• Galvanised – a protective coating of zinc
• Self Colour – non galvanised (rolled state)

Technical Information

Effective width 400

per sheet (mm)
Thickness (mm) 6.0
Depth (mm) 50
Weight per linear 21.90
metre (kg/m)
Weight per m2 (kg) 55.2
Section modulus 101
per metre width (cm3)
Section modulus 40.34
per sheet (cm3)
I value 250
per metre width (cm4)
I value 101
per sheet (cm4)
Total rolled metres 45.659
per tonne

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Trench Sheeting Products

INTERLOCKING L8
Designed with wider coverage width the L8 sheet offers ease of
installation, particularly in areas of restricted height.

453

432 Effective Width

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36.5

94.5 162 95.5

27 27 27

General Information

Description Unique side locating, interlocking,

watertight clutch sheet
Benefits Ease of installation, particularly in areas of restricted
height i.e. under bridges. Wider cover width saves on
installation costs and time
Function Used when ground conditions require added support,
the sheet becomes a strengthening membrane to the
earth or river/canal banks
Applications Canals, river banks and marinas
Duration Temporary or permanent
Product finish Self-coloured or hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461
Available lengths 1m to 85m (bespoke lengths available upon request)
Thickness 3.4mm
Industry standard 1.8m, 2.4m
lengths
• Galvanised – a protective coating of zinc
• Self Colour – non galvanised (rolled state)

Technical Information

Effective width 432

per sheet (mm)
Thickness (mm) 3.4
Depth (mm) 35
Weight per linear 15.4
metre (kg/m)
Weight per m2 (kg) 33.6
Section modulus 51.5
per metre width (cm3)
Section modulus 22.2
per sheet (cm3)
I value 84.9
per metre width (cm4)
I value 36.6
per sheet (cm4)
Total rolled metres 68.9
per tonne

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ACCESSORIES
Alongside the main profiles is a wide range of
accessories available to offer a complete solution.

L8 Accessories
Code Accessory
WM57A Waling Bar
WF57A Waling Bolt
L8AP750 Anchor Pile
WTB18 Waling Tie Bar 1.8m long
WTB24 Waling Tie Bar 2.4m long
TBE Tie Bar Extensions
TBC Tie Bar Connector
HBX01 Trench Trough

Anchor Pile Waling Bar Tie Bar, Waling Bolt

a small pile connected to a structure by one tie Used to provide additional strength. Used to connect the trench sheet to the
to furnish lateral support. anchor pile.

Trench Trough Driving Cap

Bolted below the waterline, allowing aquatic Used to significantly reduce excessive damage
plants to flourish without causing for all types of trench sheets during installation.
maintenance problems.

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