A bulkhead is a retaining wall, such as a bulkhead within a ship or a watershed retaining wall. ... Coastal bulkheads are most often referred to as seawalls, bulkheading, or riprap revetments. These manmade structures are constructed along shorelines with the purpose of controlling beach erosion.
What are the 3 types of bulkhead?
- By position.
- Transverse.
- Longitudinal.
- By purpose.
- Watertight.
- Non-watertight.
- Collision.
- Insulation.
What is the difference between a sea wall and a bulkhead?
For the sake of discussion, the term “seawall” refers to a structure that provides shoreline protection from waves but also retains soil. The term “bulkhead” refers to a vertical shoreline stabilization structure that primarily retains soil, and provides minimal protection from waves.Aug 2, 2019