Construction dewatering and groundwater control :  new methods and applications  
 Construction dewatering 
J. Patrick Powers ... [et al.]. 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - Hoboken, N.J. :  Wiley ;  c2007. 
 - xviii, 638 p. :  ill. ;  29 cm. 
<br/><br/>•	Pt. 1. Theory <br/>•	1. Groundwater in construction <br/>•	2. The geology of soils <br/>•	3. Soils and water <br/>•	4. Hydrology of the ideal aquifer <br/>•	5. Characteristics of natural aquifers <br/>•	6. Dewatering design using analytical methods <br/>•	7. Groundwater modeling using numerical methods <br/>•	8. Piezometers for groundwater measurement and monitoring <br/>•	9. Pumping tests <br/>•	10. Surface hydrology <br/>•	11. Geotechnical investigation for dewatering <br/>•	12. Pump theory <br/>•	13. Groundwater chemistry, bacteriology, and fouling of dewatering systems <br/>•	14. Contaminated groundwater <br/>•	15. Piping systems <br/>•	Pt. 2. Practice <br/>•	16. Choosing a method of groundwater control <br/>•	17. Sumps, drains, and open pumping <br/>•	18. Deep well systems <br/>•	19. Wellpoint systems <br/>•	20. Ejector systems and other methods <br/>•	21. Groundwater cutoff structures <br/>•	22. Grouting methods <br/>•	23. Dewatering and groundwater control for soft ground tunneling <br/>•	24. Ground freezing <br/>•	25. Artificial recharge. <br/>•	26. Electrical design for dewatering systems <br/>•	27. Long-term dewatering systems <br/>•	28. Dewatering costs <br/>•	29. Dewatering specifications, allocation of risk, dispute avoidance, and resolution of disputes. <br/> 
<br/><br/> "In the past dozen years, the methods of analyzing and treating groundwater conditions have vastly improved. The Third Edition of Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control, reflecting the most current technology and practices, is a timely and much-needed overview of this rapidly changing field." "Illustrated with hundreds of new figures and photographs and including numerous detailed case histories, the Third Edition of Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control is a comprehensive and valuable reference for both students and practicing engineers alike." "Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control is an indispensable tool for all engineering and construction professionals searching for the most up-to-date coverage of groundwater control for various purposes, the modern ways to identify and analyze site-specific situations, and the modern tools available to control them."--BOOK JACKET.  
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780471479437 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006030752 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Drainage<br/>Building sites<br/>Groundwater flow<br/>Soil mechanics
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>624.15 CO NS