Sheeting Guide Frame Shoring Systems
Sheeting guide frame systems, also known as G3 systems, provide safe, efficient and versatile solutions for excavations requiring added trench protection with driven sheet piling. Engineered for strength and ease of use, this system is ideal for applications where soil conditions, depth or adjacent structures demand positive ground support. The G3 system allows contractors to install and remove sheets while maintaining excavation safety and project productivity.
An Efficient, Versatile Excavation Solution
Our sheet pile guide frame systems are made of hollow panels that the sheet piles are fed through and are used in excavation projects up to 20 feet deep. These innovative systems use an efficient “dig and push” method that incrementally lowers sheeting to limit soil disturbance. This allows you to excavate from ground level and force the sheet piling down over time instead of having to vibrate to depth and then dig out to place the sheeting.
Some of the benefits of sheeting guide frames include:
- Engineered Strength: They are designed to handle challenging soil and groundwater conditions with maximum structural integrity
- Integrated Sheeting Guides: They keep sheets aligned and plumb during installation, reducing the risk of misalignment and rework
- Safety First: They provide continuous protection for workers by supporting trench walls and minimizing soil movement
- Efficient Installation: Their open-frame design simplifies sheet driving and extraction, speeding up project timelines
- Proven Reliability: They are backed by United Rentals’ engineering expertise and on-site support to ensure proper setup and use
Sheeting Guide Frame Configurations
United Rentals’ guide frames for sheet piling can be constructed in pit or linear configurations to meet the specific needs of your excavation project.
Pit Sheeting Guide Frames
Pit sheeting guide frames are ideal for supporting deeper, stationary excavations. These systems include a steel frame and are pinned on the corners for added security.
Applications
- Manholes
- Pump stations
- Tanks
- Shaft excavations
- Culverts
- Bridge footers
- Cast-in-place structures
Linear Sheeting Guide Frames
Linear sheeting guide frames provide support for modular excavations with crossing utilities. These systems include hollow guide panels to insert the sheet piling for added stability.
Applications
- Sewer mains
- Water lines
- Gas lines
- Box culvert runs
- Storm drain systems
- Rail projects
- Highway projects
Engineering And Setup Considerations
Before our team can determine if your project would be best served by a sheeting guide frame, we will need to gather information about your project. Conduct site evaluations and create bore logs prior to contacting our team to get started.
Site Evaluation
Follow OSHA standards to conduct a preliminary site evaluation and assess soil classification and surface conditions. This will help us determine if a sheeting guide frame is best for your jobsite.
Bore Logs
Completed bore logs are helpful for our team to be able to accurately assess the bearing capacity of the soil, lateral earth pressures and groundwater conditions. We will recommend the safest engineered system for the specific site.
Installation and Removal
Our dedicated installation advisor will consult on how to install the RPE’s certified design for the sheeting guide frame configuration at your location. The advisor will ensure that you have the correct earthmoving equipment onsite to get the job done.
Industries We Serve
United Rentals provides sheeting guide frames for excavation projects in a variety of industries.
Energy & Utility
Oil & Gas Refining
Civil & Infrastructure
Our Engineered Systems Team
At United Rentals, we back our engineered systems with the industry’s largest team of dedicated installation advisors and RPEs. Our branch teams maintain, assemble, and prepare every shoring system to meet project specifications, while our onsite advisors work directly with contractors to ensure safe and efficient installation in the field. Each advisor is equipped with hands-on knowledge of our full line of engineered solutions, ensuring that projects stay on schedule, crews remain safe and installations are completed to the highest standards.
Behind every project is our engineering department, staffed with RPEs licensed across the U.S. and Canada and ready to design customized, PE-stamped excavation plans for any site condition. What truly sets United Rentals apart is not only the size of our team, but the depth of experience, skill, and commitment our people bring to every project.
Resources
If you’d like to learn more about our equipment and experience, our Resources page includes additional client success stories, educational blog posts, guides, technical spec sheets and more.
Other Engineered Systems Services and Solutions
United Rentals offers additional engineered systems to support complex excavation projects, including hydraulic bracing equipment, beam and plate systems and slide rail systems.
Hydraulic bracing equipment
Our hydraulic bracing equipment provides an efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional bracing methods. Learn more about our mega brace and hydraulic strut systems.
Beam and plate systems
We offer engineered beam and plate systems that include vertical beams and steel plates to provide a sturdy temporary wall around deep excavation projects.
Slide rail systems
Our slide rail shoring systems have a patented open-track rail design for ground-level installation to keep crews out of the trench and clear of lifted loads during setup.
Sheeting Guide Frames FAQs
United Rentals’ sheet pile guide frames provide a cost-effective, pre-engineered solution for large-scale excavation projects. With a quick and efficient installation and removal process, this sheet and frame shoring solution is perfect for complex excavation projects with rapid timelines.
Learn more about sheeting guide frames in our FAQ section below.
Yes, sheeting guide frames can be used in areas with ground water present, and they are specifically designed to support complex excavation projects with unstable soil. If your excavation site has groundwater, we advise you to use dewatering equipment to control the water table.
Sheeting guide frames are suitable for complex excavation projects with unstable soil types, existing utility infrastructure and/or nearby existing structures. These systems are flexible and can be pushed to varying depths, allowing you to configure them around existing materials.
Sheeting guide frames are very flexible and versatile while offering continuous, rigorous soil support. This combination makes sheeting guide frames perfect for excavation sites that have both unstable soil and obstructions, such as utility infrastructure or nearby structures.
