Construction Technology: Water and Soil Management

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What is the typical spacing between wellpoints in a dewatering system?

0.5 to 1 meter

1.5 to 3 meters (correct)

10 to 20 meters

5 to 10 meters

What is the purpose of a trench drain?

To install wellpoints

To collect and convey surface water runoff (correct)

To lower the groundwater table

To pump water from wellpoints

What is installed at the downstream end of a trench drain?

An outlet or collection point (correct)

A pump

A wellpoint

A grate or cover

What is the benefit of using trench drains?

They prevent water ingress into excavations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the grate or cover in a trench drain?

To prevent debris and foreign objects from entering the drain Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of creating a cone of depression around the excavation area?

Drawdown Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the specialized equipment used to install wellpoints?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What factor affects the effectiveness of wellpoint dewatering?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used for collecting and diverting surface water away from the site during excavation?

Trench drains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an advantage of using trench drains in excavation projects?

They effectively collect and divert surface water away from the site. Signup and view all the answers

What materials are typically used to construct wellpoints?

PVC or steel with perforations or slots Signup and view all the answers

In the context of dewatering, which method involves water being accumulated in sumps at the lowest point of the excavation?

Sump pumping Signup and view all the answers

When selecting equipment for dewatering, which method is most suitable for high water table areas?

Wellpoints Signup and view all the answers

Which dewatering method is primarily used for deeper excavations to extract water from greater depths?

Deep wells Signup and view all the answers

How are trench drains typically installed relative to the surface grade?

Flush with the surface grade or slightly below Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following environments would least likely require the use of trench drains?

Forested hiking trails Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary materials used to construct trench drains?

Polymer concrete Signup and view all the answers

What benefit do trench drains provide related to slip and fall hazards?

They remove standing water Signup and view all the answers

For which application would trench drains NOT typically be used?

Residential swimming pool bottoms Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is less relevant when selecting appropriate dewatering equipment?

Color of the trench drain covers Signup and view all the answers

What might be a key aesthetic benefit of trench drains?

Customizable decorative grates Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the installation steps that might occur after placing the trench drain channel?

Connecting to outlet structures Signup and view all the answers