CVEN 5201 - Construction Dewatering

Introduction to construction dewatering including removal of ground water and surface water in construction sites, characteristics of groundwater aquifers, groundwater flow, geotechnical investigation of dewatering problems and application of modern dewatering technology. Basic methods for controlling water on a construction project are presented incorporating open flow and pumping of excavations, soil pre-draining, water cutoff and exclusion. Prereq: Theoretical/applied fluid mechanics, Soil mechanics. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3