An Introduction to Design of Dewatering Systems

Guyer, J. Paul

ISBN 10: 1545481148 / ISBN 13: 9781545481141

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

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Synopsis:

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in dewatering systems typically associated with construction of foundations for buildings and other infrastructure. 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.

About the Author: Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Introduction to Design of Dewatering ...
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Edition: 2nd Edition