Estimating Material Requirements

Estimating Material Requirements

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A seawall, like the foundation of a building,

must be designed and constructed to handle

very high loads and withstand numerous

forces and environmental influences.

A typical seawall is made up of sheet piling, and an

anchor system (typically a wale beam, tie rods, and

“dead-man” anchors).

All components must be made of materials designed

to withstand the forces and environmental conditions

expected. If any one component is overlooked, the

system can fail. High performance seawall components

are available in a number of colors and styles, and are

produced in a wide range of strength capabilities.

Soil Geometry characteristics, surcharge loads and

other environmental conditions are the primary factors

in determining sheet pile requirements. Using these

properties and standard design methods, the wall’s

designer will be able to specify sheet length and the

required structural capacity of the sheet piling and

anchor system components.

For the budgetary and comparison purposes of this

exercise, CMI has evaluated several wall construction

styles in typical soil conditions. These evaluations,

in no way, represent the loading, soil, and/or site

conditions for any particular project or location.

- WARNING - The following charts and tables list typical values for budgetary purposes only. Please rely on your engineer for specific design recommendations. Because of the complexity of geotechnical loading calculations and the susceptibility to extreme change of wall loads with minor changes in local site conditions such as soil parameters, water levels, and surcharge loads, etc., we strongly recommend the use of design professionals who are familiar with local wall construction to determine the required sheet piling and component capacity.

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Before you begin:Have in mind the architectural style the owner would like to achieve.

Long gone are the days when a seawall was built solely to retain earth. In the new sheet piling market, aesthetics

often drive the structural decisions. A seawall is an investment. Much like a house, you have to live with this

investment day in and day out. Choose the look that you want, and suitable components are available to fill that

desire. A comprehensive sampling of color and architectural variations can be reviewed at www.cmisheetpiling.com.

Wall HeightDetermine the exposed height of the wall (H).

Wall height (H) is defined as the distance from firm soil

at the base of the wall to the top of the wall. This value

will be used throughout the guide.

Determine the Linear Footage of the

wall (L).

Linear Footage (L) is defined as the total

length or distance along the shoreline

the seawall is intended to protect.

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Step 1. Choose the wall type.While there is no single “right” way to construct a sheet pile wall, there are different advantages and tradeoffs and

conditions. This guide will evaluate component selection based on these scenarios.

D = H

5°

H

0.5 H

Loose Fine Sandγ = 109.2 pcfγb = 65.55 pcf

Φ = 30 ˚K a = 0.33K p= 3.00

Pressure Calculated

Surcharge = 200 psf

by Terzaghi Method

Wale at Top of Wall

Tied Back to Stable Anchor

CMI Sheet Piling

CMI Waler

D = H

5°

H

0.25 H0.5 H

Loose Fine Sandγ = 109.2 pcf

Φ = 30 ˚γb = 65.55 pcf

K a = 0.33K p= 3.00

by Terzaghi MethodPressure Calculated

Surcharge = 200 psf

Single Dropped Wale Wall


CMI Waler

CMI Sheet Piling

D = H

5°

H

0.35 H0.5 H


Φ = 30 ˚γb = 65.55 pcf

K a = 0.33

Pressure Calculated

K p= 3.00

by Terzaghi Method

Surcharge = 200 psf

Double Wale Wall


CMI Walers

CMI Sheet Piling

H

D = H

5°

0.5 H0.25 H

0.25 H


Φ = 30 ˚γb = 65.55 pcf

K a = 0.33K p= 3.00

Pressure Calculated by Terzaghi Method

CMI Walers Surcharge = 200 psf

Tied Back to

Navy Style Wall With 3 Walers

Stable Anchor

CMI TimberGuard Pole

CMI Sheet Piling

Step 2. Select a Sheet Pile ProductThe charts below show each product’s estimated maximum wall height (H) based on moment capacity (the sheet’s

ability to resist bending). Depending on site conditions and the sheet pile product selected may vary.

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Top Wale

UC-95UZH

C-75

-1

P

PZH-159

53UC-50SG-95P 0

PZH-7

SGZH-3-85

U 0C-30P

SGZH-1

FP-825

SG-575

SG-650

PZ-625M-

FP16

CL--475

9000

9900A

CL-

WM-8

SGM-3

A

SG-425W

A-325

AWL-8

SGWL-3-225

D =

H

5°

H

0.5 H

Loose Fine Sandγ = 109.2 pcfγ

b= 65.55 pcfΦ

= 30˚

Ka = 0.33

Kp = 3.00

Pressure Calculated

Surcharge = 200 psf

by Terzaghi Method

Wale at Top of W

all


CMI Sheet Piling

CMI W

aler

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UC-95UZH

C-75

-1

P

PZH-159

53UC-50SG-95P 0

PZH-7

SGZH-3-85

U 0C-30P

SG-825

ZH-1

FPSG

-575

SG-650

PZ-625M-

FP16

CL--475

9000

9900A

CL-

WM-8

SGM-3

A

SG-425W

A-325

AWL-8

SGWL-3-225

Double Wale

D =

H

5°

H

0.35 H0.5 H


Φ = 30

˚γ

b = 65.55 pcf

Ka = 0.33

Kp = 3.00

by Terzaghi Method

Surcharge = 200 psf

Pressure Calculated

Double Wale W

all

Tied Back to

CMI Sheet Piling

Stable Anchor

CMI W

alers

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Max Wall Height )

UC-95UZH

C-75

-1

P

PZH-159

53UC-50SG-95P 0

PZH-7

SGZH-3-85

U 0C-30P

FP-825

SGZH-1

SG-575

SG-650

PZ-625M-

FP16

CL--475

9000

9900A

CL-

WM-8

SGM-3

A

SG-425W

A-325

AWL-8

SGWL-3-225

Navy Style

H

D =

H

5°

0.5 H0.25 H

0.25 H

Loose Fine Sandγ = 109.2 pcfγ

b = 65.55 pcfΦ

= 30˚

Ka = 0.33

Kp = 3.00

Pressure Calculated

Surcharge = 200 psf

by Terzaghi Method Tied Back to

Navy Style W

all With 3 W

alers

Stable Anchor

CMI Sheet Piling

CMI W

alers

CMI Tim

berGuard Pole

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Max Wall Height )

ZHC-75

UC-95U

-1

P

PZH-159

53UC-50SG-95P 0

PZH-7

SGZH-3-85

U 0C-30P

SGZH-1

FP-825

SG-575

SG-650

PZ-625M-

FP16

CL--475

9000

9900A

CL-

WM-8

SGM-3

A

SG-425W

A-325

AWL-8

SGWL-3-225

Drop Wale

D =

H

5°

H

0.25 H0.5 H


Φ = 30

˚γ

b = 65.55 pcf

Ka = 0.33

Kp = 3.00

by Terzaghi Method

Surcharge = 200 psf

Pressure Calculated

Single Dropped Wale W

all


CMI W

aler

CMI Sheet Piling

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Anchor Selection

Anchor selection is heavily dependant on soil

conditions. Your wall relies on the anchor and soil

interaction to resist the forces placed on them by

the wall. As with all components, proper design

techniques should be executed to determine the

suitability and placement of the anchor.

Capping

Capping is the finishing touch to a seawall, and can

some times be used as a top wale. Not all caps can

be used as a wale. When per forming the function

of a wale, the suitability of a cap product is highly

dependant on site conditions and each product should

be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Step 3. Select the anchor system components and capThe anchor system is composed of anchors (buried in stable soil), tie rods (which connect the wall to the anchors),

and a wale (which distributes the load from the wall to tie rods). Capping is used to finish the look of the seawall

and in many circumstances can perform the function of a top wale as well.

Using the charts below select the appropriate wale, anchor rods, and anchor, then choose your capping.

Cap Tie Rod

Wale Anchor

Sheet Pile

Wale Selection

Appearance commonly dictates wale selection. The

wale may lose its “laser straight” look long before

actual failure. For this exercise, a deflection limit of

L/360 was imposed, as well as the maximum allowable

bending moment. The maximum allowable rod load

was also evaluated for a minimum washer size of 4”x4”.

Several wale options are given for each typical scenario

as defined in step 1.

Tie Rod Spacing

It is important to ensure that tie rods fall on the outer

corrugations of the sheet for proper load transfer. This

consideration, as well as budgetary concerns, should

be evaluated when deciding on the tie rod spacing.

Polymer coated steel as well as aluminum rod options

are shown.

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Wale Rod aleW odRnchoA r Anchor Wale Rod aleWnchoA r odR Anchor

TG 4x6 G 6x6T G 6x6T G 8x8TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6 AW-6

UC-6 UC-6 UC-6 UC-6WB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/8

G 6x6TTG 6x6 G 8x8T G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6 AW-6



UC-6 UC-6 UC-6WB-2

UC-6 STRB-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/8

TG 6x8 G 8x8T G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6

TG 10x12AW-6 AW-6 STR

UC-6 UC-6 UC-6WB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/8

TG 8x8 G 8x12T TG 8x12AW-6 AW-6



TG 8x8 G 8x12T G 12x12TTG 10x10AW-6 AW-6 AW-6 STR

UC-6 UC-6WB-2


TG 8x12 TG 10x10AW-6

TG 10x12AW-6 STR W-6 STRA

UC-6WB-2


TG 8x12 TG 10x10 TG 12x12AW-6 STR W-6 STRA

C-6 STRUUC-6 STRWB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/4

TG 8x12 TG 10x12 TG 12x12AW-6 STR

WB-2UC-6 STR

B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-8WI 1 A 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x10 AW 1 G 12x12T AW 1

WB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x10 TG 12x12

WB-2 B-8WAI 1 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x12

WB-2

TG 12x12

AI 1 1/2 I 1 1/2A

TG 12x12

WB-2 AI 1 1/2

WB-2

TG 12x12

AI 1 1/2

3 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

Wale at Top 4Anchor Rod Spac )

5 6 8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4

DMA-8AW 3/4

DMA-8AW 3/4

AW 1

DMA-8AW 3/4

DMA-84 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4

DMA-8AW 3/4

DMA-85 AW 3/4DMA-8

DMA-8AW 3/4

DMA-86 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4

DMA-8AW 1

DMA-87

8

AW 3/4

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4

9 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1

11 AW 1DMA-8

DMA-910 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1DMA-8

AW 1

13 DMA-9

12

DMA-12

DMA-9

15

DMA-12

DMA-12

14 DMA-12 DMA-12

16 DMA-12

DMA-8AW 1

DMA-9

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1

AW 1

AW 1DMA-12

AW 1DMA-12DMA-8

DMA-9

The charts above are based off typical values, shown in step 1, for budgetary purposes only. Please rely on your engineer for specific design recommendations. Because of the complexity of geotechnical loading calculations and the susceptibility to extreme change of soil loads with minor changes in local site conditions such as soil parameters, water levels, surcharge loads, etc., we strongly recommend the use of design professionals who are familiar with local wall construction to determine the required sheet piling and component capacities.

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TG 6x8 G 8x8T G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6

TG 10x10AW-6


TG 8x8 G 8x8T G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6

TG 10x12AW-6 STR



TG 12x12AW-6 STR

UC-6 UC-6WB-2


TG 8x10 G 10x12TTG 10x10AW-6 AW-6 STR W-6 STRA

UC-6 UC-6 STR C-6 STRUWB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 B-8WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/4

TG 8x12 G 12x12TTG 10x10AW-6 STR W-6 STRA

UC-6WB-2

UC-6 STRB-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/4

TG 8x12 G 12x12TTG 10x12AW-6 STR

WB-2UC-6 STR

B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-8WI 1 A 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x10 TG 12x12

WB-2UC-6 STR

B-2WAI 1 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x10 TG 12x12

WB-2UC-6 STR

B-8WAI 1 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x12

WB-2

TG 12x12

AI 1 1/2 I 1 1/2A

TG 12x12

WB-2 AI 1 1/2

TG 12x12

AI 1 3/4

TG 12x12

6

AI 1 3/4

8

4

3

5

6

7

10

15

16

8

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 19

DMA-16

DMA-16

DMA-9

DMA-12

DMA-12

DMA-12

AW 3/4

AW 1

AW 1

AW 1

AW 1

AW 3/4DMA-8 DMA-8 DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-9

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 1

AW 1

DMA-12

DMA-8

DMA-8

13

14

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-9

DMA-9

DMA-12

DMA-12

AW 1

AW 1

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 1

AW 1

AW 1

54Anchor Rod Spac )

Wale

Single Dropped

11

12

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-8 DMA-8

DMA-8

DMA-9

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4

AW 3/4


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TG 6x6 G 6x6T G 8x8T G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6 AW-6UC-6 UC-6 UC-6 UC-6WB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/8

TG 6x6 G 8x8T G 8x8T G 10x10TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6 AW-6UC-6 UC-6 UC-6WB-2


TG 6x8 G 8x8T G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6



G 8x12TTG 8x8 G 12x12TTG 10x10AW-6 AW-6 AW-6UC-6 UC-6 UC-6WB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/8

TG 8x8 G 8x12T G 12x12TTG 10x10AW-6 AW-6 AW-6 STRUC-6 UC-6WB-2


TG 8x12 TG 10x10AW-6


UC-6WB-2


TG 8x12 TG 10x10 TG 12x12AW-6 STR W-6 STRAUC-6 STR C-6 STRU

WB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/4

TG 8x12 TG 10x12 TG 12x12AW-6 STR

WB-2UC-6 STR

B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-8WI 1 A 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x10 TG 12x12

WB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x12 AW 1 G 12x12T

WB-2 B-8WAI 1 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x12

WB-2 AI 1 1/2

TG 12x12

WB-2 AI 1 1/2

TG 12x12

AI 1 3/4

TG 12x12

9

AI 1 3/4

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1DMA-8

AW 1DMA-8

AW 1DMA-12

8 AW 3/4

15 DMA-12

16 DMA-16

17

12 AW 1DMA-9

AW 1

13

DMA-12

DMA-9 DMA-12

14 AW 1DMA-12

10 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1DMA-8

AW 1DMA-9

11 AW 1DMA-8

AW 1DMA-9

AW 1DMA-12

DMA-8AW 3/4

DMA-8AW 3/4

DMA-8AW 1

DMA-9

7 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1DMA-8

6 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4

5

DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

DMA-8AW 3/4

DMA-8AW 3/4

DMA-8

Double Wale 4 5Anchor Rod Spac )

6 8

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AW 3/4DMA-8


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Wale Rod aleWnchoA r odR Anchor Wale Rod aleWnchoA r odR Anchor

TG 6x6 G 6x8T G 8x8T G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6 AW-6UC-6 UC-6 UC-6 UC-6WB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 I 1 A 1/8

TG 6x8 G 8x8T G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6 AW-6

TG 10x10


G 8x8TTG 8x8 G 8x12TAW-6 AW-6 AW-6

TG 10x12AW-6 STR

UC-6 UC-6WB-2



TG 12x12

UC-6AW-6 STR

UC-6 STR C-6 STRUWB-2 B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/8 B-8WI 1 A 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

G 8x12TTG 8x8AW-6


WB-2UC-6 STR

B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/4 I 1 A 1/4

TG 8x12 G 12x12TTG 10x10AW-6 STR W-6 STRA

WB-2UC-6 STR

B-2WAI 1 1/8 B-2WI 1 A 1/4 I 1 A 1/2

TG 8x12 G 12x12TTG 10x10

WB-2

AW-6 STR

B-2WAI 1 1/4 B-8WI 1 A 1/2 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x10 TG 10x12

WB-2

AW-6 STR

B-2WAI 1 1/2 I 1 A 1/2

TG 10x10

WB-2

TG 12x12

B-2WAI 1 1/2 I 1 A 3/4

TG 10x12

WB-2

TG 12x12

I 1 3/4AAI 1 3/4

TG 10x12

WB-2 AI 1 3/4

TG 12x12

WB-2 AI 1 3/4

TG 12x12

AI 2

TG 12x12

AI 2

DMA-20

17

DMA-16

DMA-20

DMA-16 DMA-16

15 DMA-16

DMA-12

13 DMA-12

12

DMA-16

AW 1DMA-12

11 AW 1

10

DMA-9

AW 1

DMA-9AW 1

4Anchor Rod Spac )

5 6 8

5 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1DMA-12

)

9 AW 1DMA-8 DMA-9

DMA-8AW 1

DMA-9 DMA-12

DMA-12 DMA-12

AW 1

8

DMA-9

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1DMA-8

AW 1

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1DMA-8

7 AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 3/4DMA-8

AW 1

DMA-9

6

Navy Wall

14

16

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The time and expense of being short on materials can be crippling. Most contractors add around 3%-5% onto materials (rounded up) to account for the unknown and potential errors in the field.

Sheet

UC-95 AW-1900 C-2U 400

UC-75 AW-1600

PZH-159C-1U 800

SC-15

PZH-153 SC-15

UC-50 AW-1075

SG-950W-A 1075 STR

AW-1500

PZH-7 SC-13

PZH-3 SC-13

UC-30 AW-850 AW-850 STR

PZH-1 SC-13

FP-575 AW-1075 W-A 1075 STR

SG-650 AW-1075 W-A 1075 STR

SG-625 AW-1075 W-A 1075 STR

PZM-16 SC-9

FP-475 AW-850 AW-850 STR

CL-9900 AW-1075 W-A 1075 STR

AWM-8 SC-9

CL-9000 AW-1075 W-A 1075 STR

SG-425 AW-850 AW-850 STR

AWM-3 SC-9

SG-325 AW-850 AW-850 STR

AWL-8 SC-7

SG-850 AW-1075

SG-825 AW-1500

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Step 4. Estimate the required sheet pile length.Although proper design techniques will yield the

required sheet pile length, the sheet piling industry

rule of thumb for an anchored wall is “half-in, half out.”

The estimated sheet length is typically two times the

exposed wall height (H). If the soil at the base of the

wall is soft or irregular in depth, longer sheets may be

required.

Sheet quantity ~

1 .251 1.50 2 32.50 PZH-153 SG-225 SG-325 SG-625 UC-50

PZH-159 SG-650 SG-425

UC-95

-3C 0U

CL-9000

L-990C 0

FP-475

FP-575

UC-75

Sheet Widths )

-

LAW 3

AWL-8

AWM-3

AWM-8

PZM-16

PZH-1

PZH-3

PZH-7

SG-950

SG-825

Estimated Sheet Length ~ 2 x H

Step 6. Estimate the number of wale sectionsDivide the anticipated linear footage (L) of your wall by

the length of your wale choice and round up to the next

whole number.

Wale section quantity ~

16 20 25 40 B-W 2 B-W 6

B-8WTG 4x6 G T 4x6

TG 6x6 G T 6x6

TG 6x8 G T 6x8

TG 8x8 G T 8x8

TG 8x12 TG 8x12

TG 10x10 TG 10x10

TG 10x12 TG 10x12

TG 12x12 TG 12x12

AW-6

AW-6 STR

UC-6

UC-6 STR

Wale Beam Lengths )

Step 5. Estimate the number of sheets requiredDivide the anticipated linear footage (L) of your wall by

the width of your sheeting choice and round up to the

next whole number.

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Step 7. Estimate the number of Anchor rods and AnchorsDivide the anticipated linear footage (L) of your

wall by the rod spacing (A), round up to the next

whole number, then add 1.

Step 9. Estimate the number of component corners and accessoriesEstimate the number of sheet, cap, and wale corners

that will be required as well as any accessories

desired. Most sheets have around 7-10 degrees of

play in each lock. If a larger angle needs to be made,

corner pieces may be required. Cap and wale corner

inserts are available in 45 and 90 for most products. A

wide array of special washers and other accessories

are available as well.

Step 8. Estimate the number of cap sectionsDivide the anticipated linear footage (L) of your wall by

the length of your cap choice and round up to the next

whole number.

Anchor rod and Anchor Quantity ~

Wale section quantity ~

20 25AW-575 SC-7

C-9SAW-575 STR

AW-850 SC-13

AW-850 STR C-S 15

AW-1075

AW-1075 STR

AW-1500

AW-1600

AW-1900

UC-1800

UC-2400

Cap Lengths )

UC 75-95

SG 950

SG 650-750

MCL 2

MCH 1

SG 225-425

Corner Sheet

UC 75, UC 95

SG 950

SG 625, SG 650, SG 825, SG 950, UC 50

AWL 3, AWL 8, AWM 8, PZM 16

PZH 1, PZH 3, PZH 7, PHZ 153, PZH 159

SG 225, SG 325, SG 425, FP 475, CL 9000, CL 9900, FP 575, UC 30

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Material Estimating Worksheet

Gather Preliminary Information

What is the wall height (H)?

Anticipated Linear footage (L)?

Choose your Components

From Step 1. What type of wall will you be building?

From Step 2. What sheet did you choose?

From Step 3. What rod spacing (A) did you choose?

Determining Lengths and Quantities

What Wale option did you choose?

What anchor rod did you choose?

What anchor did you choose?

What capping option did you choose?

From Step 4. Estimated sheet length

From Step 5. Sheet quantity

From Step 6. Wale quantity

From Step 7. Tie Rod/Anchor quantities

From Step 8. Cap quantity

From Step 9. Corners and other accessories

The time and expense of being short on materials can be crippling. Most contractors add around 3%-5% onto materials (rounded up) to account for the unknown and potential errors in the field. Contact your CMI representative 866-867-3762 for pricing, technical resources or experienced engineers serving your area.

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Material Estimating Worksheet

Gather Preliminary Information

What is the wall height (H)?

Anticipated Linear footage (L)?

Choose your Components

From Step 1. What type of wall will you be building?

From Step 2. What sheet did you choose?

From Step 3. What rod spacing (A) did you choose?

What Wale option did you choose?

Determining Lengths and Quantities

What anchor rod did you choose?

What anchor did you choose?

What capping option did you choose?

From Step 4. Estimated sheet length

From Step 5. Sheet quantity

From Step 6. Wale quantity

From Step 7. Tie Rod/Anchor quantities

From Step 8. Cap quantity

From Step 9. Corners and other accessories

I like the look of vinyl, and the flat profile

I want to keep the look and color similar to the sheet

2x7=14

CL 9900 is a 2’ wide sheet, so it needs to be divided by 2. I will use a TimberGuard wale so I would like it to divide into 16’ or 20

635/2=317.5 318+10(3% buffer)=328

635/20=31.75 32+1(3% buffer)=33

635/6=106 106+1+4(3% buffer)=111

328

14’

635/20=317.5 32+1(3% buffer)=33

33

111

33

7’

635’

Wale at Top

FP-475

6’

TG 8x12

AW ¾

DMA-8

AW-850

SG 225-425 Corner (2), AW-850 45” Corner Insert (2), Beveled PVC Washers (111)

The time and expense of being short on materials can be crippling. Most contractors add around 3%-5% onto materials (rounded up) to account for the unknown and potential errors in the field.Contact your CMI representative 866-867-3762 for pricing, technical resources or experienced engineers serving your area.

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