wellpoint (Meaning)
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wellpoint (n)
a perforated tube driven into the ground to collect water from the surrounding area
Synonyms & Antonyms of wellpoint
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wellpoint Sentence Examples
- The wellpoint system effectively lowered the groundwater level to provide a dry excavation site.
- The contractor installed wellpoints along the perimeter of the construction zone to dewater the soil.
- The wellpoints were connected to a manifold and vacuum pump to extract groundwater.
- The wellpoint system was designed to maintain a stable water table during the excavation process.
- The use of wellpoints allowed for excavation below the original groundwater level without encountering severe water seepage.
- The wellpoint system proved to be an efficient and economical method of dewatering the excavation.
- The wellpoints were spaced at intervals to ensure adequate groundwater extraction.
- The contractor monitored the wellpoint system regularly to ensure proper operation.
- The wellpoints were equipped with screens to prevent soil particles from clogging the system.
- The use of wellpoints facilitated the excavation of a deep foundation without the risk of flooding or soil instability.
FAQs About the word wellpoint
a perforated tube driven into the ground to collect water from the surrounding area
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No antonyms found.
The wellpoint system effectively lowered the groundwater level to provide a dry excavation site.
The contractor installed wellpoints along the perimeter of the construction zone to dewater the soil.
The wellpoints were connected to a manifold and vacuum pump to extract groundwater.
The wellpoint system was designed to maintain a stable water table during the excavation process.
