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September Technical Speaker 1

 Dewatering: Site Investigation, Methods, Analysis and Design, and Construction

Zahra Baratian is a Hydrologist Engineer at Griffin Dewatering. Baratian joined Griffin technical team in December 2012 where she manages the Engineering, Design, Computational modeling and Hydrological studies. She is a licensed professional engineer in state of California. A graduate of Clemson University, Baratian holds a Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering with specialty in Hydraulic and fluid mechanics. She received her Master degree from Sharif University in Iran and worked in different Engineering, Consulting, Oil and gas companies before coming to the states in December 2008. At Griffin, Zahra is responsible for research, design, development, and management of dewatering and groundwater control projects.

Synopsis of the presentation:

- Dewatering Site Investigation:

Plan an effective site investigation to recognize potential dewatering problems

- Selecting the Appropriate Dewatering Method:

Understand the major tools available for dewatering

Understand soil behavior related to dewatering method selection

- Dewatering Analysis and Design:

Analytical methods in the design of dewatering systems

Groundwater computer models in the evaluation of complex groundwater conditions

- Dewatering Construction:

Drilling methods

Deep well, well point and eductor dewatering systems installation, operation and maintenance