ICE Product Catalog 2026

H-PILE

H-Pile

Bearing piles are required when a structure cannot be founded on a shallow foundation. Tall structures, for example, often require deep foundations based on engineering principles. In other cases, the soils near the surface may not have the strength to support the structure. Thus, a deep foundation system must be designed to transfer the foun dation loads down through the piles to carry the load. H-piles are as wide as they are deep and have the same thickness in the flange and web. When compared to stan dard beams, the ‘H’ design of H-pile beams provides better weight distribution over a wider area, resulting in the ability to support heavier and larger structures. This allows the flexibility to build grander projects without the risk of weakening beams. H-piles are manufactured by Nucor and constitute most of the steel pile supplied by Nucor Skyline. Traditionally, H-piles were made in 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-inch sizes. In recent years, the capacity of previous sections has been nearly doubled through the addition of 16- and 18-inch pile. They can be pulled from the ground decades after use, making them one of the most environmentally friendly piling products.

Applications of H-Piles

• Bearing Piles to Support Bridges, Buildings, Factories, Stadiums, and Additional Structures

• Bracing Systems for Cofferdams

• Beam and Lagging Walls