{"product_id":"groundwater-lowering-in-construction-9780367504748","title":"Groundwater Lowering in Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Second Edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the book that the dewatering sector really needs â it is reliably based on sound theory and profound understanding of the physical processes, yet is presented in a very accessible and user-friendly manner. It draws on many, many decades of experience, and yet is utterly up to date. . . . It is a one-stop shop for the dewatering practitioner â who can nonetheless rest assured that the theoretical basis of the methods presented is flawless.\u003cbr\u003eâ Professor Paul L. Younger, FGS, FICE, C.Geol., C.Eng., FREng, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best reference on this topic available . . . and will prove useful to a wide variety of readers ranging from junior construction engineers or dewatering contractors to theoretical hydrogeologists and environmental managers. It is rare that a book is able to bridge the gap between theoretical design guidance and practical application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ S.N. Sterling, University of Waterloo, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Totally comprehensive in scope and coverage, the book will likely become - if not already - the standard work on subsurface dewatering on small- to medium-sized projects. Although practical, the book is not short on theory or analysis.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— \u003cem\u003eTunnels and Tunnelling International\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the book that the dewatering sector really needs—it is reliably based on sound theory and profound understanding of the physical processes, yet is presented in a very accessible and user-friendly manner. It draws on many, many decades of experience, and yet is utterly up to date, even including an intriguing glimpse into the future at the end of the book…It is a one-stop shop for the dewatering practitioner—who can nonetheless rest assured that the theoretical basis of the methods presented is flawless.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Professor Paul L. Younger, FGS, FICE, C.Geol., C.Eng., FREng, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An essential and highly practical tool for all hydrogeologists and geotechnical and civil engineers involved in the quantified design and planning, construction, monitoring, operation, decommissioning, regulation and assessment of environmental impacts of groundwater lowering and dewatering systems.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e–– \u003c\/em\u003eTrevor Muten in \u003cem\u003eQuarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The main difference from the previous edition is the introduction of a chapter on the environmental effects of dewatering, reflecting increased societal and regulatory focus on these aspects. However, new sections on cutoff methods, long-term systems and contaminated land all reflect developments in the industry over this period.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e–– \u003c\/em\u003eMike Streetly in \u003cem\u003eQuarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeolog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The best reference on this topic available...and will prove useful to a wide variety of readers ranging from junior construction engineers or dewatering contractors to theoretical hydrogeologists and environmental managers. It is rare that a book is able to bridge the gap between theoretical design guidance and practical application.\"\u003cbr\u003e— S.N. Sterling, University of Waterloo, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book provides an excellent and practical account of many aspects of dewatering in construction, usefully including a detailed discussion of permanent groundwater control systems. It provides a good account of basic hydrogeology and the history of the development of the science, and includes a thorough chapter on site investigations for dewatering design. Dewatering design and the installation and operation of various types of dewatering system are described in detail, making the book an excellent resource, both for practical purposes and for training. Each chapter has a good reference list for further, more detailed reading. I certainly recommend the book for both practitioners and teaching institutions.\"\u003cbr\u003e— John Waterhouse, Golder Associates Pty Ltd, West Perth, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[This second edition] takes a well received and respected book on this niche subject and brings it fully up to date.\"\u003cbr\u003e— David Richards, University of Southampton, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Totally comprehensive in scope and coverage, the book will likely become - if not already - the standard work on subsurface dewatering on small- to medium-sized projects. Although practical, the book is not short on theory or analysis.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— \u003cem\u003eTunnels and Tunnelling International\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the book that the dewatering sector really needs—it is reliably based on sound theory and profound understanding of the physical processes, yet is presented in a very accessible and user-friendly manner. It draws on many, many decades of experience, and yet is utterly up to date, even including an intriguing glimpse into the future at the end of the book…It is a one-stop shop for the dewatering practitioner—who can nonetheless rest assured that the theoretical basis of the methods presented is flawless.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Professor Paul L. Younger, FGS, FICE, C.Geol., C.Eng., FREng, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An essential and highly practical tool for all hydrogeologists and geotechnical and civil engineers involved in the quantified design and planning, construction, monitoring, operation, decommissioning, regulation and assessment of environmental impacts of groundwater lowering and dewatering systems.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e–– \u003c\/em\u003eTrevor Muten in \u003cem\u003eQuarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The main difference from the previous edition is the introduction of a chapter on the environmental effects of dewatering, reflecting increased societal and regulatory focus on these aspects. However, new sections on cutoff methods, long-term systems and contaminated land all reflect developments in the industry over this period.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e–– \u003c\/em\u003eMike Streetly in \u003cem\u003eQuarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeolog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The best reference on this topic available...and will prove useful to a wide variety of readers ranging from junior construction engineers or dewatering contractors to theoretical hydrogeologists and environmental managers. It is rare that a book is able to bridge the gap between theoretical design guidance and practical application.\"\u003cbr\u003e— S.N. Sterling, University of Waterloo, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book provides an excellent and practical account of many aspects of dewatering in construction, usefully including a detailed discussion of permanent groundwater control systems. It provides a good account of basic hydrogeology and the history of the development of the science, and includes a thorough chapter on site investigations for dewatering design. Dewatering design and the installation and operation of various types of dewatering system are described in detail, making the book an excellent resource, both for practical purposes and for training. Each chapter has a good reference list for further, more detailed reading. I certainly recommend the book for both practitioners and teaching institutions.\"\u003cbr\u003e— John Waterhouse, Golder Associates Pty Ltd, West Perth, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[This second edition] takes a well received and respected book on this niche subject and brings it fully up to date.\"\u003cbr\u003e— David Richards, University of Southampton, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Groundwater Lowering: A Personal View and Introduction by Pat M. Cashman\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 1 PRINCIPLES \u003c\/b\u003e2 The History of Groundwater Theory and Practice 3 Principles of Groundwater Flow\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e4 Permeability of Soils and Rocks\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e5 Groundwater Models 6 Objectives of Groundwater Control\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e7 Groundwater Problems for Excavations in Soils\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e8 Groundwater Problems for Excavations in Rock\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 2 DESIGN \u003c\/b\u003e9 Methods for Control of Surface Water and Groundwater\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e10 Groundwater Control for Tunnelling Projects\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e11 Site Investigation for Groundwater Lowering\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e12 Assessment of Permeability\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e13 Design of Groundwater Lowering Systems\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 3 CONSTRUCTION \u003c\/b\u003e14 Sump Pumping\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e15 Wellpoint Systems\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e16 Deep Well Systems\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e17 Other Dewatering Systems\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e18 Methods for Exclusion of Groundwater\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e19 Pumps for Groundwater Lowering Duties\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e20 Permanent Groundwater Control Systems\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e21 Environmental Impacts from Groundwater Control\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e22 Monitoring of Groundwater Control Systems\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e23 Maintenance of Groundwater Lowering Systems 24 Decommissioning of Groundwater Control Systems\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e25 Safety, Contracts and Environmental Regulation\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e26 Optimization of Groundwater Control Systems\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e27 Case Histories\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e28 The Future \u003ci\u003e[TOBY ROBERTS] \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017932505431,"sku":"9780367504748","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367504748.jpg?v=1750775118","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/groundwater-lowering-in-construction-9780367504748","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}