ASTM A328/A328M-24

Standard Specification for Steel Sheet Piling

ABSTRACT
This specification covers carbon steel sheet piling of structural quality for use in the construction of dock walls, sea walls, cofferdams, excavations, and similar applications. When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. The steel may be made by any process that produces material meeting the requirements set forth in this specification. Heat or product analysis of the steel shall conform to the chemical requirements prescribed for phosphorus, sulfur, and copper. The tensile test requirements include: tensile strength, yield point, and elongation.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel sheet piling of structural quality for use in the construction of dock walls, sea walls, cofferdams, excavations, and like applications (see Specification A572/A572M).  
1.2 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for information on weldability.  
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with this specification.  
1.4 For sheet piling produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional requirements, including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results, of Specification A6/A6M apply.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2024
• ICS: 77.140.70 - Steel profiles
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.02 - Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock and Ships

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A328/A328M-13a(2018) - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet Piling
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM A6/A6M-24 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM A6/A6M-23 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Referred By: ASTM A690/A690M-13a(2018) - Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Nickel, Copper, Phosphorus Steel H-Piles and Sheet Piling with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance for Use in Marine Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Referred By: ASTM A950/A950M-24 - Standard Specification for Fusion-Bonded Epoxy-Coated Structural Steel H-Piles and Sheet Piling
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024

Overview

ASTM A328/A328M-24: Standard Specification for Steel Sheet Piling is an international standard published by ASTM International. This specification defines the requirements for carbon steel sheet piling of structural quality, primarily used in the construction of dock walls, sea walls, cofferdams, excavations, and similar engineering projects. Designed in accordance with globally recognized principles, the standard provides specific criteria for both the manufacturing process and the mechanical properties that steel sheet piling must meet to ensure high performance and reliability.

Key features of ASTM A328/A328M-24 include detailed requirements for chemical composition, mechanical properties, product analysis, and compliance with measurement units. The standard is applicable for both inch-pound and SI units but mandates consistency in usage to avoid nonconformance. This specification is widely referenced in infrastructure and marine construction projects where structural integrity and performance are critical.

Key Topics

• Material Requirements: The standard covers carbon steel of structural quality, setting limits on elements such as phosphorus, sulfur, and, when specified, copper for enhanced corrosion resistance. The steel must be “killed,” meaning deoxidized for improved uniformity and quality.
• Mechanical Properties: Steel sheet piling under this standard must meet minimum requirements for tensile strength, yield point, and elongation, ensuring durability and structural capability under load.
• Manufacturing Processes: Sheet piling can be produced by various steelmaking processes provided they satisfy the standard's requirements. Additional rules apply for products manufactured from coil, including requirements for processing operations, testing, inspection, and certification.
• Weldability: When welding is required, procedures must be appropriate for the steel grade and application. Guidelines for weldability are referenced from other relevant ASTM standards.
• Measurement Units: Either inch-pound or SI units can be used, but values from the two systems cannot be mixed in a single project, as this could result in noncompliance.
• Supplementary Requirements: Interlock strength for certain service conditions may be specified by agreement between purchaser and manufacturer.

Applications

ASTM A328/A328M steel sheet piling is vital in numerous civil and marine engineering projects, serving as foundational components for temporary and permanent structures that retain soil or water. Common applications include:

• Dock and Sea Walls: Providing shoreline protection and structural support in marine environments.
• Cofferdams: Used to create dry work environments in riverbeds or other water-covered areas during construction.
• Excavations: Supporting soil around deep excavations for building foundations and infrastructure projects.
• Flood Protection: Forming barriers against water intrusion during extreme weather events.
• Earth Retention: Retaining walls for roadways, railways, and urban developments requiring lateral soil support.

Thanks to its strict quality requirements, ASTM A328/A328M-24 ensures that steel sheet piling delivers reliable performance in demanding environments, contributing to the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure projects.

Related Standards

When specifying or using ASTM A328/A328M-24 steel sheet piling, related standards often referenced or required include:

• ASTM A6/A6M: General requirements for rolled structural steel, including rules for testing and acceptance.
• ASTM A572/A572M: Specification for high-strength low-alloy structural steel, often cited for material comparisons.
• AASHTO M 202: Equivalent to ASTM A328/A328M in highway and transportation applications.
• WTO TBT Principles: Ensures compliance with internationally recognized standardization rules for trade.

Referencing these standards ensures comprehensive, project-wide compliance with industry best practices and global construction quality requirements.

Keywords: ASTM A328, steel sheet piling, dock walls, sea walls, cofferdams, excavation, structural steel, marine construction, foundation engineering.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: A328/A328M − 24 American Association State
Highway and Transportation Officials Standard
AASHTO No.: M 202
Standard Specification for
Steel Sheet Piling
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A328/A328M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel sheet piling of
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled
structural quality for use in the construction of dock walls, sea
Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
walls, cofferdams, excavations, and like applications (see
A572/A572M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
Specification A572/A572M).
Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel
1.2 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a
3. General Requirements for Delivery
welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended
3.1 Sheet piling furnished under this specification shall
use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specifica-
conform to the requirements of the current edition of Specifi-
tion A6/A6M for information on weldability.
cation A6/A6M, for the specific sheet piling ordered, unless a
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
conflict exists, in which case this specification shall prevail.
are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are
3.2 Coils are excluded from qualification to this specifica-
shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
tion until they are processed into finished sheet piling. Sheet
exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde-
piling produced from coil means sheet piling that has been cut
pendently of the other. Combining values from the two systems
to individual lengths from a coil. The processor directly
may result in nonconformance with this specification.
controls, or is responsible for, the operations involved in the
processing of a coil into finished sheet piling. Such operations
1.4 For sheet piling produced from coil and furnished
include decoiling, leveling, hot-forming or cold-forming (if
without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the
applicable), cutting to length, testing, inspection, conditioning,
additional requirements, including additional testing require-
heat treatment (if applicable), packaging, marking, loading for
ments and the reporting of additional test results, of Specifi-
shipment, and certification.
cation A6/A6M apply.
NOTE 1—For sheet piling produced from coil and furnished without
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
heat treatment or with stress relieving only, two test results are to be
reported for each qualifying coil. Additional requirements regarding sheet
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
piling produced from coil are described in Specification A6/A6M.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 4. Process
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1 The steel shall be killed.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Chemical Requirements
5.1 The heat analysis shall conform to the requirements
prescribed in Table 1.
5.2 When product analysis is performed, the steel shall
conform to the requirements prescri
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: A328/A328M − 13a (Reapproved 2018) A328/A328M − 24 American Association State
Highway and Transportation Officials Standard
AASHTO No.: M 202
Standard Specification for
Steel Sheet Piling
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A328/A328M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel sheet piling of structural quality for use in the construction of dock walls, sea walls,
cofferdams, excavations, and like applications (see Specification A572/A572M).
1.2 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or
service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for information on weldability.
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown
in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the
other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with this specification.
1.4 For sheet piling produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional
requirements, including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results, of Specification A6/A6M apply.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.02
on Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock and Ships.
Current edition approved March 1, 2018March 1, 2024. Published March 2018March 2024. Originally published in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 20132018
as A328/A328M – 13a.A328/A328M – 13a (2018). DOI: 10.1520/A0328_A0328M-13AR18.10.1520/A0328_A0328M-24.
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A328/A328M − 24
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
A572/A572M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel
3. General Requirements for Delivery
3.1 Sheet piling furnished under this specification shall conform to the requirements of the current edition of Specification
A6/A6M, for the specific sheet piling ordered, unless a conflict exists, in which case this specification shall prevail.
3.2 Coils are excluded from qualification to this specification until they are processed into finished sheet piling. Sheet piling
produced from coil means sheet piling that has been cut to individual lengths from a coil. The processor directly controls, or is
responsible for, the operations involved in the processing of a coil into finished sheet piling. Such operations include decoiling,
leveling, hot-forming or cold-forming (i
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