Nantucket Island, Massachusetts (1972) 

 (photo, courtesy of U.S. Steel) 



A splash apron may be added 



next to coping chonnel to 



reduce damage due to overtopping. 



Coping channel 



Dimensions and details to be 

 determined by particular site 

 conditions 



Sand fill- 



Timber block 

 Round timber pile 



Toe protection 

 OS required 



Figure 6-7. Steel sheet-pile bulkhead, 



6-8 



