ABSTRACT
For the construction of waterfront structures or railroad embankments sheet piles often have to be installed in the area of embankments. Due to the vibratory driving of sheet piles the surrounding soil is dynamically stressed and a temporary and locally limited reduction of the stability of the embankment can occur. Pile driving guides are usually used to prevent large deformations of the embankment or the sheet piles. The horizontal loading of a pile driving guide depends on many parameters and is difficult to estimate. In case of an undersized pile driving guide damages or deficits of the construction can occur.
