Translation guide
A sheet pile is a structural element used in construction and civil engineering, typically a long, thin, interlocking section driven into the ground to retain earth or water. This guide covers the Japanese terms for this specific engineering component.
The standard term for a sheet pile in construction and civil engineering contexts.
The most common and general term for a sheet pile. Used in technical and everyday construction contexts.
この工事では鋼矢板を使います。
We will use steel sheet piles in this construction.
A direct loanword from English, commonly understood in engineering fields. Often used interchangeably with 矢板.
シートパイルの打設方法を説明します。
I will explain the method of driving sheet piles.
Specifically referring to sheet piles made of steel, the most common material.
The standard term for steel sheet piles. Used in specifications and technical documents.
鋼矢板は仮設工事でよく使われます。
Steel sheet piles are often used in temporary works.
A more explicit phrase meaning 'steel-made sheet pile'. Used when material needs emphasis.
鋼製シートパイルの腐食対策が必要です。
Corrosion protection for steel sheet piles is necessary.
A structure composed of sheet piles, often used as a retaining wall or quay wall.
Literally 'sheet pile wall'. Refers to the wall formed by sheet piles.
矢板壁の設計には土圧を考慮します。
Earth pressure is considered in the design of sheet pile walls.
Specifically a quay wall constructed with sheet piles. Common in port engineering.
この港には矢板式岸壁が整備されています。
This port is equipped with sheet pile quay walls.
A lighter type of sheet pile, often used for temporary or shallow applications.
Refers to lightweight sheet piles, such as those made of vinyl or thin steel. Used in small-scale works.
軽量矢板は人力でも運搬できます。
Lightweight sheet piles can be carried by hand.
When specifying the material, use prefixes like 鋼 (steel), コンクリート (concrete), or ビニル (vinyl) before 矢板. For example, コンクリート矢板 (concrete sheet pile).