SPECIFICATION

TEMPORARY DEWATERING

GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PHASE -2

DUBAI

Prepared by: SG

SHEPHERD GILMOUR
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Grosvenor Business Tower
Dubai, UAE

Tel: (+971) (0) 44479765

Fax: (+971) (0) 44479764

Date: 15/09/15
Ref: U415/SP/SG/Construction Issue
 CONTENTS

PART 1 - TEMPORARY DEWATERING........................................................................ 3

1.1. Related Documents ...................................................................................... 3
1.2. Description of the Work ............................................................................... 3
1.3. Related Work of Other Sections................................................................. 4
1.4 Quality Assurance ......................................................................................... 4
1.5 Performance Requirements ........................................................................ 5
1.6. Maintenance ................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Correction of Work........................................................................................ 6
1.8 Job Conditions .............................................................................................. 6
1.9. Submittals ....................................................................................................... 7

PRODUCTS ........................................................................................................................ 9
Materials ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.10. Wellpoint Materials ....................................................................................... 9
1.11. Piezometer Materials .................................................................................. 10

EXECUTION ..................................................................................................................... 11
1.12. Installation of Wellpoint System ................................................................ 8
1.13. Installation of Piezometer ............................................................................ 9
1.14. Piezometer Development and Testing .................................................... 10
1.15 Monitoring Groundwater Level and Wellpoint Flows .......................... 10
1.16 Removal of Jet-Eductor System .............................................................. 10

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PART 1 - TEMPORARY DEWATERING

GENERAL

The specification section contained herein is a performance specification outlining the minimum design and
construction to be used by the Contractor in the performance of the work. It is to be understood that the
complete design of the temporary dewatering system is to be performed by and the responsibility of the
subcontractor performing the work.

1.1 Related Documents

A. Drawing and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
other Division-1 Specification Sections apply to work specified in this Section.

1.2 Description of the Work

A. Work of this Section shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the temporary dewatering work
as indicated on the Drawings and as specified in this Section.

B. Work, in General, Shall include:

1. Designing, furnishing, installing, testing, operating, monitoring and maintaining a system to

control ground water and surface water as required to comply with the performance
requirements specified.
2. Controlling and removing seepage and surface water from the excavation, including
excavation slope erosion control.
3. Prevention of surface water from entering the site from buildings, streets, or the ground
surface and diverting the surface water away from the site.
4. Removal of temporary dewatering systems not indicated to remain after completion of the
specified portion of the Work.
5. Removal of ground water and surface water from all remaining excavations, after removal
of the temporary dewatering system, until construction has reached finished grades.
6. Grouting, caulking and scaling of the perimeter retaining wall as and when required to
minimize infiltration of water and prevent piping of sands through the wall.

1.3. Related Work of Other Sections

A. Coordinate work of this Section with work of other Sections as required to properly execute the
Work and as necessary to maintain satisfactory progress of the work of other Sections, including:

1. Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls

2. Sub-Surface Soil Investigation
3. Testing Laboratory Services
4. Earthwork
5. Lateral Support Slurry Wall and Tieback Retention System

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1.4 Quality Assurance

A. Temporary dewatering system work shall be performed by a firm which has at least 5 years
successful experience in the field of dewatering.

B. Codes and Standards: Perform temporary dewatering system work in compliance with applicable
requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Survey Work:

1. Engage a qualified surveyor, acceptable to the Architect, to perform all surveys, layouts,
and measurements. The surveyor shall layout the work to the lines and grades required
before installation, and shall determine the location of each well point, piezometer, and
other data as required.
2. The surveyor shall record and maintain all information pertinent to each well point and
piezometer and cooperate with other testing and observation personnel to provide data for
required reports.
3. The survey shall confirm that the center of each well is on a line perpendicular to the
centerline of the soldier piles and the location is behind the center of a shaft. The position
of a well shall not conflict with position of an anchor and shall be a minimum of 3 meters of
clear distance from the edge of any soldier pier, except as otherwise shown on the
drawings.

D. Modifications: The temporary dewatering system specified in this Section of the Specifications,
except for the location and depth of well points and headers which shall be coordinated and
located in accordance with Contractor’s excavation plan, shall be the minimum system required for
controlling groundwater regardless of source, lowering and maintaining the groundwater table in
the works to at least 1
Meter below bottom of excavation(s) as it is dug, and until the foundations, underground floor
slabs, and full structural frame are completed. Within these limitations to the temporary
dewatering system, the Contractor shall be responsible for the design of the entire temporary
dewatering system, and shall request approval of, and make whatever modifications and
additions to the system as may be required to fulfill the performance and other requirements.
The Contractor may submit and price an alternate system. All details of the alternate system shall
be furnished in a written report with illustrations and shall include supporting calculations
performed by a registered professional engineers.

E. Testing of Materials and Installed Works: Materials and installed work may require testing and
retesting, as directed by the Engineer or Owner’s Representative, at any time during the progress
of the Work. Allow free access to material stockpiles and facilities at all times. Tests, not
specifically indicated to be done at the Owner’s expense including the retesting of rejected
materials and installed work, shall be included in the contract price.

1.5 Performance Requirements

A. Design, furnish, install, test, operate, monitor and maintain the minimum well point system as
specified herein, including all discharge piping and connections at point of discharge, sufficient to
lower ground water level or hydrostatic head in the stratum below the bottom of the excavation to
at least of 1 meter below excavation or lower so as to prevent seepage of water into the
excavation, and permit installation of the piles, pile caps, buried tanks, sumps, “in the dry ” (free of
all surface water). Local dewatering will be required at locations indicated on the drawings for the
construction of sewer tanks, lift pits and energy transfer stations.

B. Design, furnish, install, test, operate, monitor and maintain whatever additional systems that may
be necessary to supplement the minimum WellPoint system as indicated on the Drawings and

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 specified herein and to maintain the excavation free of groundwater seepage and surface water,
regardless of source.

C. The periphery of the entire excavation shall be suitably diked and dikes maintained to prevent
surface water from entering the excavation.

D. All water seeping, falling or running into the excavation shall be promptly pumped out of the
excavation. Grouting, caulking and sealing of the lateral support wall shall be performed as soon
as seepage through the wall is discovered in order to minimize the risk of piping.

E. Dispose of all seepage and surface water removed from the Project Site in conjunction with each
of the above systems, by methods approved by authorities having jurisdiction and the Engineer.

F. Take appropriate and approved measures to prevent erosion of the excavation soils and ramp
slopes.

1.6 Maintenance

A. Provide system maintenance including, but not limited to, at least daily supervision by someone
skilled in the operation, maintenance, and replacement of system components; maintaining spare
WellPoint units onsite at all times; one spare (connected) diesel powered pressure pump; and any
other work required by the Owner’s Representative to maintain the excavation in a dewatered and
hydrostatically relieved condition. Dewatering and pressure relief shall be a continuous operation
and interruptions due to power outages, or any other reason, shall not be permitted. A responsible
operator capable of starting, fueling, and maintaining the dewatering system and starting standby
equipment shall be on duty at all times. Some responsible person shall continuously monitor the
dewatering and surface water control systems until the Contractor has received written approval
from the Owner’s Representative that he may discontinue surface and/or groundwater control.

1.7 Correction of Work

A. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for failure of all components of the temporary dewatering
work, and for all damages to work in the excavation area caused by failure to provide, maintain,
and operate the temporary dewatering systems as specified. Restore all damaged work, including
failed components of the work of this Section to a condition as good as or better than existed prior
to failure of components.

1.8 Job Conditions

A. Protection of Persons and Property:

1. Barricade open excavation occurring as part of this work and post with warning lights.
Operate warning lights during hours from dusk to dawn each day.
2. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilitate from damage caused
by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout and other hazards created by
temporary dewatering system installation and operation.

B. Accidental or Careless Damage to Work to Remain in Place: Restore all streets, driveways,
curbs, sidewalks, and other existing items to a condition as good as or better than existed before
work was commenced as approved by Architect/Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. Survey of Existing Structures: Prior to the execution of the work of this section, the Contractor and
Owner’s Representative shall jointly survey the condition of the adjoining properties. Photographs

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 or videos and records shall be made of any prior settlement or cracking of structures, sidewalks,
etc. that may become the subject of possible damage claims.

When structures are adjacent to the construction site, record and report to Architect/Engineer
surveyed elevation benchmarks on structures where directed by the Architect/Engineer or Owner’s
Representative before commencing work. Record and report elevation of each at least once a
week while construction is in progress unless specified otherwise. Should benchmark readings
indicate displacement, halt construction operations until corrective action has been provided and is
acceptable to Architect/Engineer and owner.

1.9 Submittals

A. Manufacturer’s Data, Dewatering System Data, and Shop Drawings: Within ten (10) calendar days
after receipt of Notice to Proceed and to be at least fifteen (15) days prior to start of temporary
dewatering system work, submit complete information regarding power, pumps, jet-educators, well
screens, filter material, header pipe, spare equipment, and all other proposed equipment to be
utilized in the temporary dewatering work specified in this Section. Data and shop drawings shall
include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

1. Plan layout including, but not limited to, actual excavation limits proposed by Contractor,
location of WellPoint and piezometers, piping system and pumps; details of WellPoint’s,
piezometers, and piping.
2. Characteristics of pumps and type and source of power, and types and pertinent features
of well screens, pumps, pressure pumps for system, and spare equipment.
3. Method and procedure for installing WellPoint’s and piezometers, including angles of
batter where appropriate.
4. Procedures for operating, maintaining, and monitoring the dewatering and surface water
control systems.
5. Contingency procedures, pumps and materials that will be stored at the Project Site for
system maintenance and system failure.

B. Well point Records: The following information regarding the installation of each well point will be
recorded on a suitable form by the Contractor:

1. Well point number

2. Date of installations
3. Ground elevation at well
4. Depth to top of semi-pervious stratum
5. Depth to bottom of semi-pervious stratum
6. Riser pipe length
7. Total depth of hole
8. Depth to bottom of WellPoint
9. Tip of well point (DMD)
10. Top of filter (DMD)
11. WellPoint flow at end of 20 minutes of pumping
12. Total pumping time
13. Rate of sand infiltration at end of pumping in ppm

C. Monitoring Groundwater Level and well point Flows: Contractor shall submit daily to Geotechnical
Engineer, copies of water levels in the piezometers and flow from the system within 24 hours of
time date is taken.

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 Materials

A. In addition to the materials, equipment and appurtenances indicated on the Drawings and specified
herein, provide all other materials, equipment and appurtenances required to comply with the work
specified in this Section of the Specification.

1.10 WellPoint Materials

A. Well point and Pumps: Provide WellPoint’s made of PVC pipe, Schedule 40, having 0.08mm slots
with approximately 5 percent open area. The pressure pump for operating the system shall be
designed by the Contractor and submitted to the Geotechnical Engineer for review. A standby
diesel-powered, pressure pump shall be connected to the system with appropriate valuing. Each
pressure riser pipe shall be provided with a suitable strainer at the top of the riser to prevent the
entrance of any particles which might clog the nozzle. Connections of the riser pipes to the
pressure return header pipes shall be provided with a stop-cock or valve which will permit isolating
that particular WellPoint to permit pressure testing and pumping the well separately if desired. All
materials selected by the Contractor for use in the well point installation, including the pump and
riser pipes (pressure and return lines), shall be approved by the Geotechnical Engineer prior to
installation.

B. Headers: The main pressure and return headers shall be 150mm steel pipes as designed by the
Contractor and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer. The pipes shall be supported with
appropriate blocking at 3 meter intervals a few inches above the ground surface. No backfilling
over the header pipes will be allowed without prior approval by the Geotechnical Engineer.

C. Filter Sand: Filter sand (Type C) around the WellPoint shall be washed (clean) sand composed of
hard and durable particles free from any adherent coating. The filter sand shall contain no
detrimental quantities of vegetable matter nor soft, friable, thin, or elongated particles. The filter
sand shall meet the following gradation:

Filter Sand C for Wellpoints and

____Temporary Piezometer____

Sieve (U.S. Standard) Percent Passing by Weight

No. 8 98 - 100
No. 10 94 - 100
No. 16 75 - 100
No. 20 58 - 85
No. 30 37 - 65
No. 40 17 - 40
No. 50 7 - 26
No. 70 0 - 17
No. 100 0 - 10
No. 140 0 -3

D. Recirculation Tank: The recirculation tank shall have a minimum capacity of 3800 liters or as
designed by the Contractor and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer with overflow arranged so
that the flow from the well system can be readily measured and discharged at an approved point
on the site. A warning device shall be installed on the pressure deader to warn of any significant
drop in pressure in the pressure header. Both the pressure and return header lines shall be
provided with pressure gauges at the pump and at an intermediate point as designated by the
Contractor and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer.

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 1.11 Piezometer Materials

A. Piezometer Tip: Provide 38mm diameter PVC Schedule 40 pipe with 0.50mm slots and at least 5
percent open area 1500mm.

B. Riser Pipe: Provide 38mm diameter Schedule 40 PVC or galvanized steel pipe.

C. Filter Sand: Filter sand (Type C) shall be as specified for wellpoints.

EXECUTION

1.12 Installation of Wellpoint System

A. General: Coordinate and determine the exact location of each wellpoint with the limits of the
excavation. The wellpoint system must be submitted for approval as specified herein prior to
installation.
B. Locations: The wellpoints shall be installed at the locations shown or as chosen by the Contractor
and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer. The wellpoints shall have a clear distance of 3
meters from the soldier piers.

C. Installation Method: The well shall be installed by the following method or by another method
proposed by the Contractor to suit ground conditions and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer.

1. Predrill a 350mm or 375mm diameter hole to the top of the semi-pervious stratum to be
dewatered with every fourth hole (in the minimum system) extended to the bottom of the
semi-pervious stratum. Hydraulic rotary or auger methods of drilling may be used. No
drilling muds or additives, other than water, shall be used in drilling the hole for the well.
The hole shall be kept full of water during the predrilling, and withdrawal of the auger, so
as to minimize caving of the hole.

2. After predrilling the hole to the top of the semi-pervious stratum, it shall then be washed
out by driving and jetting (with clear water) a 400mm “sanding” casing with a hole puncher
to the bottom of the semi-pervious stratum. Care shall be exercised in advancing the hole
puncher so that excessive water pressures are not developed that could blow out around
the well casing.

3. After the “sanding” casing is driven and jetted to the required depth, it shall be washed
clean by jetting with clear water. The jet pump, pipe, and hose shall be of sufficient
capacity to produce an upward velocity inside the casing to remove all material in the
casing, so that the wellpoint screen and riser can be set to grade. The “sanding” casing
shall be kept filled with water until the wellpoint screen and filter sand have been placed so
as to prevent any “blow-in” of the bottom of the hole.

4. Particular care should be exercised to avoid damaging the wellpoint screen and extraction
pipes during installation. The wellpoint screen and extraction pipes shall be centered in
the “sanding” casing and held securely in place during placement of the filter through the
use of approved centering guides. Prior to installation of any wellpoints, the method,
equipment, and devices proposed for use to hold the wellpoint and riser pipes in the center
of the casing. The clear depth in the casing shall be checked by sounding with a device
furnished by the Contractor and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer before installing
the extraction wellpoint. One centering device should be provided at the extraction point,
with a minimum of one additional centering device 7.5 meters up from the extraction point.
The assembled wellpoint and riser pipes shall be placed in the well hole in such

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 misaligned. The educator body shall be centered below the base of the semi-pervious
stratum with the center located as required. The 1.5 meters long wellpoint shall be located
at or below the educator body. The holes for every fourth well which were extended to the
level of the semi-pervious stratum shall be filled with sand to the level of the wellpoint.

5. After the wellpoint and riser pipes have been installed, the specified filter sand shall be
carefully poured into the “sanding” casing around the assembled riser pipes and wellpoint.
All of the filter sand shall be placed in a continuous, even manner to avoid bridging and
segregation. Before placing the filter sand, the top of the riser pipe shall be securely
covered or capped to prevent filter sand from falling into the pipe. Filter sand shall be
placed and the remainder of the hole filled with a thick cement/bentonite grout or by
pouring in a mixture of dry sand containing 10 percent granular bentonite up to the ground
surface.

D. Development of Wellpoints: Within 12 hours after installation, each wellpoint shall be pumped until
the flow is clear and free of any sand. Each wellpoint shall be pumped with an approved pump
(capable of producing a drawdown in the wellpoint of at least 4.5 to 6.0 meters) for 20 minutes at
which time the rate of flow from the wellpoint shall be measured.

1.13 Installation of Piezometer

A. Procedure: Piezometers shall be installed to measure the groundwater level in the strata beneath
and outside the excavation. The Contractor shall submit the locations and number of piezometers
to the Geotechnical Engineer for approval prior to installation. Filter Sand for the wellpoints shall
be placed around the piezometer tips and above the top of the piezometer screen for 1.5 meters.
Holes for piezometers may be advanced by either: (1) using a 200mm O.D., continuous flight
auger with a 85mm I.D., hollow stem with the hollow stem plugged at the bottom with a removable
plug, (2) auguring and more or less simultaneous installation of a 150mm casing, or (3) using a
rotary wash drilling procedure (150mm diameter) and an organic drilling fluid such as “Revert” if
necessary to keep the drilled hole open.

The hole for a piezometer shall be kept filled with water or approved organic drilling fluid at all
times. Bentonitic drilling mud shall not be used. Augers used in advancing the hole shall be
withdrawn slowly from the hole so as to minimize any suction effect caused by withdrawing the
auger. (Hollow-stem augers shall be filled with drilling fluid before pulling the plug in the bottom of
the auger).

B. Drilling and Installation Procedures: Drilling and installation procedure shall be in accordance with
accepted practice and as approved by the Geotechnical Engineer, prior to installation.

C. Sealing and Protection of Piezometers: The seal shall consist of 600mm of bentonite installed by
lowering pallets into the annulus above the filter sand. The backfill for the piezometers shall
consist of a pumpable cement-bentonite grout approved by the Geotechnical Engineer. Use only
enough water to make the grout pumpable.

D. Top of Piezometers: The tops of the risers shall extend 750mm above the ground surface. The
upper part of the piezometer shall be protected by installing a 150mm I.D. PVC or corrugated metal
pipe around the riser concreted to a depth of 600mm below the ground surface. The top 750mm of
the piezometer shall be painted orange and the number marked with 75mm high black letters on
the pipe guard around the riser pipe.

E. Protection of Piezometers: Piezometers both inside and outside the excavation boundaries shall
be protected throughout the excavating process.

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1.14 Piezometer Development and Testing

A. Procedure: After each piezometer is installed it shall be promptly flushed with clean water,
developed, and pumped to determine if it is functioning properly. If an organic drilling fluid has
been used, Johnson’s “Fast Break” or equivalent shall be added in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations to break down the drilling fluid. A 3.0 meters minimum positive
head shall be maintained in the piezometer following addition of the “Fast Break”. After 30 minutes
has elapsed, the piezometer shall be flushed with clear water and pumped. The piezometer may
be pumped with either a suction pump or by means of compressed air. The approximate rate of
pumping during development shall be measured. Piezometers installed in the semi-pervious
stratum will be considered acceptable if they will pump at a rate of 0.75 liter per minute or more, or
when the piezometer is filled with water, the water level falls approximately half the distance to the
groundwater table in a time less than the time given below for various types of soil:

Type of Soil in Which Period of Approx. Time of

Piezometer Screen Observation 50% Fall
_______is Set_______ ___(Min)___ ____(Min)___

Sandy Silt (50% silt) 30 30

Silty Sand (50% to 12% silt) 10 5
Fine Sand (12% silt) 5 1

B. Verification: If the piezometer does not function properly, it shall be developed by a combination of
air surging and pumping with air as necessary to make it perform properly. If the piezometer will
not perform properly it shall be reinstalled at a nearby location as directed by the Geotechnical
Engineer.

1.15. Monitoring Groundwater Level and Wellpoint Flows

A. The Contractor shall measure, daily, the groundwater level in the two semi-previous stratum
beneath the excavation and flow from the jet-educator system. Copies of all piezometer and
wellpoint flow data shall be furnished to the Geotechnical Engineer within hours of being taken.

1.16. Removal of Jet-Educator System

A. Procedure: The Contractor shall remove the wellpoint system after completion of the Work as
specified below. Removal of the system shall include pulling all of the wellpoints and related
header pipes, pumps, recirculation tank, and any temporary power sources installed, as approved
by the Geotechnical Engineer. Any holes remaining after the pulling of the wellpoints shall be filled
with sand and sealed with a grout plug to prevent surface in-flow to the wells. Sump pumping of
seepage and surface water thereafter shall continue as required to keep the excavation in a
dewatered condition until construction is complete.

B. Schedule of Removal: The Contractor shall continue operation of the dewatering system until all
items listed below have been implemented:

1. The complete permanent system has been installed; is operational, including gravity wells,
underfloor drainage, piezometers, pumps and sumps; and has been approved in writing by
the Owner’s Representative.
2. Full structural frame and basement walls from the lowest level to street level have been
completely constructed.

3. Written approval from the Owner’s Representative.

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