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Why is dewatering important for trenching and pipelaying activities?
Why is dewatering important for trenching and pipelaying activities?
- To minimize the discharge of sediment-laden water into surrounding water bodies.
- To create dry and stable excavation conditions. (correct)
- To prevent settlement and heave in the soil.
- To reduce the risk of accidents on the construction site.
What is the purpose of a dry well in a drainage system?
What is the purpose of a dry well in a drainage system?
- To collect surface water
- To store excess groundwater
- To increase stormwater runoff
- To allow surface water to percolate away (correct)
What is the function of a culvert in infrastructure?
What is the function of a culvert in infrastructure?
- To channel water under a road or sidewalk (correct)
- To retain heavy sediment
- To increase hydrostatic pressure
- To collect rainwater
How does dewatering benefit the installation of underground utilities?
How does dewatering benefit the installation of underground utilities?
What is the role of a headwall in a drainage system?
What is the role of a headwall in a drainage system?
What is the primary role of dewatering in pipelaying activities?
What is the primary role of dewatering in pipelaying activities?
What defines a box culvert in drainage infrastructure?
What defines a box culvert in drainage infrastructure?
How does dewatering contribute to environmental protection during pipelaying?
How does dewatering contribute to environmental protection during pipelaying?
How does a catch basin contribute to a drainage system?
How does a catch basin contribute to a drainage system?
In what way does a manhole support urban infrastructure?
In what way does a manhole support urban infrastructure?
Which aspect is most directly influenced by dewatering in trenching activities?
Which aspect is most directly influenced by dewatering in trenching activities?
Which outcome does dewatering help to prevent during trenching activities?
Which outcome does dewatering help to prevent during trenching activities?
Which equipment is commonly used for achieving the desired soil density and stability when working with moist soil?
Which equipment is commonly used for achieving the desired soil density and stability when working with moist soil?
In what kind of soil conditions is an excavator bucket with teeth ideal?
In what kind of soil conditions is an excavator bucket with teeth ideal?
What challenges can high moisture content in soil lead to?
What challenges can high moisture content in soil lead to?
How can poorly managed surface water runoff impact a construction site?
How can poorly managed surface water runoff impact a construction site?
What is the primary purpose of using dewatering pumps at construction sites?
What is the primary purpose of using dewatering pumps at construction sites?
