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