An Introduction To Groundwater Dewatering Systems For Construction Managers

Introductory technical guidance for construction managers interested in groundwater control for construction of buildings and infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSES OF DEWATERING SYSTEMS, 2. METHODS OF DEWATERING AND SOIL STABILIZATION, 3. FIELD INVESTIGATION FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS, 4. DESIGN OF DEWATERING SYSTEM, 5. DESIGN OF WELL POINTS AND SIMILAR DEWATERING SYSTEMS, 6. MONITORING, 7. INSTALLATION OF DEWATERING WELLS AND WELL POINTS, 8. PUMPS FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS, 9. ARTIFICIAL GROUND-WATER BARRIERS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in groundwater dewatering systems at foundation excavations and other applications. Here is what is discussed:1. PURPOSES OF DEWATERING SYSTEMS2. METHODS OF DEWATERING AND SOIL STABILIZATION3. FIELD INVESTIGATION FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS4. DESIGN OF DEWATERING SYSTEM5. DESIGN OF WELL POINTS AND SIMILAR DEWATERING SYSTEMS6. MONITORING7. INSTALLATION OF DEWATERING WELLS AND WELL POINTS8. PUMPS FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS9. ARTIFICIAL GROUND-WATER BARRIERS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in groundwater dewatering systems at foundation excavations and other applications. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSES OF DEWATERING SYSTEMS 2. METHODS OF DEWATERING AND SOIL STABILIZATION 3. FIELD INVESTIGATION FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS 4. DESIGN OF DEWATERING SYSTEM 5. DESIGN OF WELL POINTS AND SIMILAR DEWATERING SYSTEMS 6. MONITORING 7. INSTALLATION OF DEWATERING WELLS AND WELL POINTS 8. PUMPS FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS 9. ARTIFICIAL GROUND-WATER BARRIERS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in dewatering systems for groundwater control. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSES OF DEWATERING SYSTEMS, 2. METHODS OF DEWATERING AND SOIL STABILIZATION, 3. FIELD INVESTIGATION FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS, 4. DESIGN OF DEWATERING SYSTEM, 5. DESIGN OF WELL POINTS AND SIMILAR DEWATERING SYSTEMS, 6. MONITORING, 7. INSTALLATION OF DEWATERING WELLS AND WELL POINTS, 8. PUMPS FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS, 9. ARTIFICIAL GROUND-WATER BARRIERS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in dewatering excavations. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSES OF DEWATERING SYSTEMS 2. METHODS OF DEWATERING AND SOIL STABILIZATION 3. FIELD INVESTIGATION FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS 4. DESIGN OF DEWATERING SYSTEM 5. DESIGN OF WELL POINTS AND SIMILAR DEWATERING SYSTEMS 6. MONITORING 7. INSTALLATION OF DEWATERING WELLS AND WELL POINTS 8. PUMPS FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS 9. ARTIFICIAL GROUND-WATER BARRIERS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in dewatering excavations. Here is what is discussed:1. PURPOSES OF DEWATERING SYSTEMS 2. METHODS OF DEWATERING AND SOIL STABILIZATION3. FIELD INVESTIGATION FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS4. DESIGN OF DEWATERING SYSTEM5. DESIGN OF WELL POINTS AND SIMILAR DEWATERING SYSTEMS6. MONITORING7. INSTALLATION OF DEWATERING WELLS AND WELL POINTS8. PUMPS FOR DEWATERING SYSTEMS9. ARTIFICIAL GROUND-WATER BARRIERS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in construction dewatering systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER FLOW, 2. MATHEMATICAL AND MODEL ANALYSES, 3. FLOW NET ANALYSES, 4. ELECTRICAL ANALOGY SEEPAGE MODELS, 5. NUMERICAL ANALYSES, 6. WELLPOINTS, WELLS, AND FILTERS, 7. PUMPS, HEADERS, AND DISCHARGE PIPES, 8. FACTORS OF SAFETY, 9. DEWATERING OPEN EXCAVATIONS, 10. DEWATERING SHAFTS AND TUNNELS, 11. PERMANENT PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEMS, 12. FREEZING, 13. CONTROL OF SURFACE WATER.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in methods and techniques for controlling groundwater and dewatering construction sites.