Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study presents a structured and environmentally sustainable methodology to investigate the effects of Water Abstraction well to reduce water level. Aimed to resolve the water table issue which become hindrance & safety hazard in excavation and construction activities, the methodology integrates controlled water abstraction from ground for faster & safe excavation, for carrying out construction activities and to protect nearby structures. As continuous seepage of water is filling the excavation area and Manual or existing pumping is insufficient to maintain a dry working condition, resulted to soil Instability. This is because of Saturated soil becomes loose & prone to collapse and Excavated slopes & trench walls are at risk of caving in, posing safety hazards. This leads to work Disruption, which delays in excavation and foundation laying due to the need for constant dewatering and equipment & labour efficiency significantly reduced under wet & unstable conditions. In Wet conditions make it difficult to maintain dry, compacted base layers for concrete placement and also risk of poor curing and long-term durability issues in concrete foundations. It Increased Project Costs as well. To overcome this issue, Series of water abstraction wells are connected to a header pipe for water abstraction from ground. After review of all the possible methods for lowering the ground water level, We had applied water abstraction well, As it is Cost effective, Time saving, and reliable method. It also provides Enhanced Safety, Improved Excavation Stability, Faster Progress, Equipment Efficiency & Protects Nearby Structures. Properly managed wells have a lower ecological footprint than large-scale surface water interventions like dams, which can disrupt ecosystems & displace communities and controlled dewatering prevents hydraulic uplift or ground movement, which can damage adjacent foundations or utilities.
Authors: Brij Mohan, Anshul Yamuna
Language: English
Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412373384