Our interlocking L8 trench sheets are expertly engineered for small to medium-sized trenches and excavation support, and they are ideal for depths ranging from 1m to 9m. Each sheet slots seamlessly into the next, forming a robust and continuous connection that significantly enhances the connection strength and structural integrity compared to traditional overlapping trench sheets.
The L8 sheets are manufactured from high-grade steel to meet the rigorous demands of modern construction projects. They are available in various lengths to accommodate diverse project requirements, ensuring a precise and effective installation. This flexibility, combined with their strong interlocking design, makes the L8 sheets reliable for reinforcing and stabilising trenches efficiently and effectively.
Trench Sheet Specifications:
| Profile |
Steel Grade |
W (mm) |
H (mm) |
T (mm) |
Weight (kg/m) |
Section
Modulus Z (cm3/m) |
Max.
SWL (kNm/m) |
| Overlapping Standard |
S275 |
330 |
34.5 |
3.5 |
11.3 |
45.7 |
9.3 |
| FKD 400/6 |
S275 |
400 |
50 |
6.0 |
22.1 |
98.8 |
19.8 |
| KKD 600/6 |
S275 |
600 |
78 |
6.0 |
37.5 |
184.0 |
36.8 |
| KKD 600/8 |
S275 |
600 |
80 |
8.0 |
50.0 |
242.0 |
48.4 |
| ER 750/8 |
S355 |
742 |
94 |
8.0 |
53.6 |
254.0 |
66.0 |
| Interlocking *L8 |
S275 |
430 |
37.5 |
3.5 |
14.4 |
52.3 |
10.7 |
| FLP 600/3.5 |
S275 |
600 |
127.5 |
3.5 |
23.1 |
183.0 |
33.5 |
| FLP 600/6 |
S275 |
600 |
130 |
6.0 |
38.8 |
306.0 |
61.2 |
| Key: W - Effective Width, H - Height, T - Thickness |
Technical Information
- Effective Width = 434 mm
- Depth = 37.5 mm
- Thickness = 3.5 mm
- Weight per m2 = 33.2 kg
- Weight of sheet per m = 14.4 kg
- Cross sectional area per sheet = 18.5 cm2
- Steel Grade = S275JR
- Allowable Stress (F.O.S. = 1.5) = 183 N/mm2
- Second Moment of Area I (per sheet) = 43 cm4
- Second Moment of Area I (per m) = 98 cm4
- Section Modulus Z (per sheet) = 23 cm3
- Section Modulus Z (per m) = 52 cm3
- Moment Capacity Mc (per sheet) = 4.2 kNm/m
- Moment Capacity Mc (per m) = 9.6 kNm/m
Schedules
We offer comprehensive scheduling functionality to support precise project planning. Clients can easily send us their material schedules, enabling efficient coordination and timely delivery of necessary resources tailored to each project's specific demands.
Cut-to-Size Service
We provide customised cutting services for projects with specific size requirements, ensuring precise tailoring of trench sheets to meet unique needs. Please get in touch with us to discuss your particular specifications.
