Abstract: A re-enforced composite sheet piling segment is disclosed. The segment of sheet piling includes multiple panels. The panels of the segment come together at an angle to form a corner. A re-enforcement is placed in the corner of the segment. The re-enforcement has a cross-sectional area that is convex shaped.

Abstract: A re-enforced composite sheet piling segment is disclosed. The segment of sheet piling includes multiple panels. The panels of the segment come together at an angle to form a corner. A re-enforcement is placed in the corner of the segment. The re-enforcement has a cross-sectional area that is convex shaped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection between a spindle and a bearing assembly to retain the bearing assembly on the spindle. A combination lock washer and spindle bearing assembly is provided to include a spindle, thrust washer, lock washer and nut in which the lock washer simultaneously locks the inner thrust washer and an outer spindle nut. According to the present invention, the thrust washer, lock washer and nut may be oriented at any angle relative to one another allowing for infinite bearing adjustment positions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sheet piling that increases the surface friction on the sheet piling segments has been developed. The method includes pulling fibers pulling fibers through a bath of a base material and weaving the fibers into a matrix. The sheet piling is formed from the matrix and base material. Next, a fabric layer is placed on a side of the sheet piling and the sheet piling is cured. After curing the fabric layer is removed so that an abrasive surface is left on the side of the sheet piling.

Abstract: A wheel end assembly is provided that incorporates a staked spindle nut while minimizing potential thread damage on the nut and axle spindle. The assembly includes an axle spindle configured to support a wheel bearing. The axle spindle includes an inboard portion defining a plurality of threads and an outboard portion having a recess formed therein. The assembly further includes a nut having an inboard portion defining a plurality of threads configured to engage the threads on the axle spindle and an outboard portion in the form of a deformable collar. The nut is threaded onto the axle spindle and a portion of the collar is deformed to fit within the recess in the outboard portion of the axle spindle.

Abstract: A multi-panel sheet piling segment has been developed. The sheet piling segment includes two lateral end panels with each lateral end panel having a connector for another segment of sheet piling, two lateral middle panels, and three connecting panels that join the lateral end panels and the lateral middle panels together at an angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection between a spindle and a bearing assembly to retain the bearing assembly on the spindle. A combination lock washer and spindle bearing assembly is provided to include a spindle, thrust washer, lock washer and nut in which the lock washer simultaneously locks the inner thrust washer and an outer spindle nut. According to the present invention, the thrust washer, lock washer and nut may be oriented at any angle relative to one another allowing for infinite bearing adjustment positions.

Abstract: Composite sheet piling segments with supplemental fiber re-enforcement of the corners of the segment have been developed. The sheet piling segments include a series of panels that are connected at an angle and supplemental fibers that are added to reenforce that angle. The sheet piling segment may also include a connector that is used to join separate sheet piling segments together. Supplemental fibers may be added to reenforce the connector.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing re-enforced sheet piling segments is disclosed. The method includes pulling the fibers of the sheet through a bath of a polyurethane-based material. Next, the fibers are woven into a matrix and formed into a sheet piling segment in a die. Finally, the sheet piling segment is cured to harden the material.

Abstract: A carbon fiber re-enforced composite segment of sheet piling has been developed. The segment of sheet piling includes a base material and carbon fibers that re-enforce the base material. Other fiber materials could be used in place of carbon. These materials include: aramid, kevlar, metal cords, and basalt. Additionally, a mixture of any of these types of materials could be used as a fiber re-enforcement for the sheet piling segment.

Abstract: A re-enforced composite sheet piling segment is disclosed. The segment of sheet piling includes multiple panels. The panels of the segment come together at an angle to form a corner. A re-enforcement is placed in the corner of the segment. The re-enforcement has a cross-sectional area that is convex shaped.

Abstract: A re-enforced composite sheet piling segment is disclosed. The segment of sheet piling includes multiple panels. The panels of the segment come together at an angle to form a corner. A re-enforcement is placed in the corner of the segment. The re-enforcement has a cross-sectional area that is convex shaped.