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.
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.
I will explain the method of driving sheet piles.
Specifically referring to sheet piles made of steel, the most common material.
A structure composed of sheet piles, often used as a retaining wall or quay wall.
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.
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).
Corrosion protection for steel sheet piles is necessary.
This port is equipped with sheet pile quay walls.