Evaluating The Condition of Seawalls/Bulkheads: Typical Bulkhead Under Construction
Evaluating The Condition of Seawalls/Bulkheads: Typical Bulkhead Under Construction
Evaluating the
Condition of
Seawalls/Bulkheads
By: Coastal Systems International, Inc.
Surcharge: live loads behind the wall such as Failed bulkhead due to inadequate embed-
vehicles ment of wall.
·Wave Forces
·Toe Scour
·Wave Overtopping
·Storm Surge
Material Comments
FAQ Regarding
Bulkheads and
Seawalls
Can I raise the grade of my property with the
existing bulkhead?
References
Boone, W. M., “Bulkheads: Materials of
Construction,” Public Works, May 1985