Iron/Steel rod you can hammer into the ground?

[d000hg]

In big building projects you see them hammer huge steel rods into the ground.

I am thinking to do the same idea in a landscaping project... Say 1m 10mm rods, a sledgehammer then planks or sleepers to build a retaining structure.

But I've no idea what this is called. My local building supplier sells 6m reinforcement rods for concrete, could I use these or do I need something more specific?

 

[^woody^]

The technique is key for this. You need a mate to swing the sledge while you hold the rod nice and steady and give a signal. Try something like "When I nod my head, hit it."

Let us know how you get on.

 

[d000hg]

Can I use my wife for this?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You can use mine if you want.

 

[d000hg]

Great, no need for a sledgehammer

 

[d000hg]

Anyone want to volunteer theirs as the rod?