Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

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Classification of Water ~ water can be classified by its relative
position to or within the ground thus †

Problems of Water in the Subsoil ~

1. A high water table could cause flooding during wet periods.


  1. Subsoil water can cause problems during excavation works by
    its natural tendency to flow into the voids created by the
    excavation activities.

  2. It can cause an unacceptable humidity level around finished
    buildings and structures.


Control of Ground Water ~ this can take one of two forms which
are usually referred to as temporary and permanent exclusion †

Dewater Principles

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