What is dewatering in site construction?
Correct Answer
D) Removing or controlling groundwater or stormwater so excavation and subgrade work can proceed
Dewatering is the removal or control of water so excavation, pipe installation, foundation, or subgrade work can be performed safely and to specification. Other choices describe moisture conditioning, surveying, or demobilization.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Dewatering is the removal or control of water so excavation, pipe installation, foundation, or subgrade work can be performed safely and to specification. Other choices describe moisture conditioning, surveying, or demobilization.
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