Groundwater lowering in construction:a practical guide to dewatering

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cashman P. M. (Pat M.)
Group Author: (Martin); Preene M.
Published: Taylor & Francis,
Publisher Address: Boca Raton, FL
Publication Dates: 2013.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Applied geotechnics ; v. 6
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Carrier Form: xxviii, 645 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9780415668378 (alk. paper)
0415668379 (alk. paper)
Index Number: P641
CLC: P641.2
TU992
TU751
Call Number: TU992/C338/2nd.ed
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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 construction projects. It is practically oriented and written for practising construction professionals, whether engineers, geologists or hydrogeologists, and Masters level students. It is well illustrated with case studies.Changes have been made to this new edition to reflect the considerable developments in environmental management practice and procedures and in the regulations related to groundwater control ...