Aluminum. Aluminum sheet pile sections are similar to steel. Design and installation are
accomplished using conventional methods and equipment. Its primary advantages over steel are lighter
weight and superior corrosion resistance. Individual sheets can be carried and maneuvered by one man,
and most drilling and cutting can be performed with simple hand tools. Its main disadvantage, compared
to steel, is that it is less rugged when driven and cannot penetrate logs, rocks or other hard obstructions.
Figure 34 is a Photograph of an aluminum bulkhead.
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