Groundwater Control: Design and Practice
- ISBN-10
- 0860177556
- ISBN-13
- 9780860177555
- Category
- Building sites
- Pages
- 200
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-12
- Authors
- William Powrie, Martin Preene, T. O. L. Roberts
Description
This publication provides information and guidance on pumping methods used to control groundwater as part of the temporary works for construction projects. Subjects covered include potential effect of groundwater on construction works, groundwater control techniques, safety, management and contractual matters, legal and environmental issues that arise when groundwater is pumped and discharged, site investigation requirements, and design methods for groundwater control schemes.
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