Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

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Permanent Exclusion ~ this can be defined as the insertion of an
impermeable barrier to stop the flow of water within the ground.


Temporary Exclusion ~ this can be defined as the lowering of the
water table and within the economic depth range of 1„500 can be
achieved by subsoil drainage methods, for deeper treatment a
pump or pumps are usually involved.


Simple Sump Pumping ~ suitable for trench work and/or where
small volumes of water are involved.


Ground Water Control---Temporary Exclusion

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