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Groundwater lowering in construction a practical guide

"Construction requires dry, stable and safe soil conditions, which frequently requires the reduction of pore pressures or groundwater levels.This established professional guide covers the design, construction and environmental management of groundwater control and dewatering works for construct...

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Main Authors: Cashman, P. M. (Pat M.) (Author), Preene, M. (Martin) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL CRC Press 2013
Edition:Second edition
Subjects:
Earthwork
Drainage
Building sites
Groundwater flow
Water table
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Groundwater lowering : a personal view / Pat Cashman
  • 2. History of groundwater theory and practice
  • 3. Groundwater and permeability
  • 4. Groundwater effects on the stability of excavations
  • 5. Methods for control of surface water and groundwater
  • 6. Site investigation for groundwater lowering
  • 7. Design of groundwater lowering systems
  • 8. Sump pumping
  • 9. Wellpoint systems
  • 10. Deep well systems
  • 11. Other dewatering systems
  • 12. Methods for the exclusion of groundwater
  • 13. Pumps for groundwater lowering duties
  • 14. Permanent groundwater control systems
  • 15. Environmental impacts from groundwater control
  • 16. Monitoring and maintenance of groundwater lowering systems
  • 17. Safety, contracts, and environmental regulation
  • 18. The future : a personal perspective by Toby Roberts.

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