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Groundwater problems in urban areas: Proceedings of the International Conference organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers and held in London, 2–3 June 1993
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W. B. Wilkinson
W. B. Wilkinson
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/gpiua.19744
ISBN electronic:
978-0-7277-4016-8
ISBN print:
978-0-7277-1974-4
Publication date:
1994
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11. Ground movements due to construction dewatering

By
W. Powrie
W. Powrie
Department of Civil Engineering, Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London
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W. Powrie
Department of Civil Engineering, Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London
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https://doi.org/10.1680/gpiua.19744.0017
  • Published:
    1994

The factors which should be taken into account in assessing the ground movements which may result from construction dewatering operations are discussed, with reference to case histories.

  • Introduction

  • Mechanisms of pore water pressure reduction

  • Calculation of settlements: general principles

  • Assessment of risk

  • Aquifers overlain by compressible strata

  • Vertical settlement of a compressible stratum due to horizontal drainage

  • Minimization of settlements by recharge of groundwater

  • Conclusions

  • References

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