An Introduction to Dewatering and Groundwater Control Systems Installation and Operation

Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to installation and operation of groundwater control and dewatering systems for a variety of infrastructure features and projects.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Learn about deep-well systems
• Learn about wellpoint systems
• Learn how self-jetting wellpoints are installed
• Learn how vacuum wellpoint systems are operated
• Learn the important applications of jet educator wellpoints and vertical sand drains
• Learn how cement and chemical grout curtain cutoffs are constructed