Engineering and Design. Design of Coastal Revetments, Seawalls, and Bulkheads

Abstract

This manual provides guidance for the design of coastal revetment, seawalls, and bulkheads. This manual applies to HQUSACE elements, major subordinate commands (MSC), districts, laboratories, and field operating activities (FOA) having civil works responsibilities. In areas subject to wind-driven waves and surge, structures such as revetments, seawalls, and bulkheads are commonly employed either to combat erosion or to maintain development at an advanced position from the natural shoreline. Proper performance of such structures is predicated on close adherence to established design guidance. This manual presents important design considerations and describes commonly available materials and structural components. All applicable design guidance must be applied to avoid poor performance or failure. Study of all available structural materials can lead, under some conditions, to innovative designs at significant cost savings for civil works projects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1995
Accession Number
ADA402873

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  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

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  • Birds
  • Breakwaters
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Flood Control
  • Geography
  • Great Lakes
  • Habitats
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Three Dimensional
  • Topography
  • Two Dimensional

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  • Coastal Oceanography
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  • Systems Analysis and Design