Water Table
The level below ground at which the soil is saturated with water. It rises and falls seasonally and varies enormously across Mumbai.
On an actual building
Whether the water table sits above or below a basement slab decides the entire specification. On reclaimed and low-lying ground it is often permanently above, which means a continuous wrapped barrier rather than remedial treatment.
What we most often have to correct
That a dry basement in March proves anything. Many Mumbai basements are dry for eight months and under pressure for four.
Where this comes up in our work
Terms that come up alongside this one
- Hydrostatic Pressure
The pressure exerted by standing water against a structure, increasing with depth below the water level..
- Dewatering
Pumping groundwater away from an excavation or structure to keep the working area dry through construction or repair..
- Reclaimed Ground
Land created by filling in water bodies, marsh or foreshore.
More below grade terms
Water Table — questions we get asked
What does water table mean in waterproofing?
The level below ground at which the soil is saturated with water. It rises and falls seasonally and varies enormously across Mumbai.
Why does water table matter on a real project?
Whether the water table sits above or below a basement slab decides the entire specification. On reclaimed and low-lying ground it is often permanently above, which means a continuous wrapped barrier rather than remedial treatment.
What do people commonly get wrong about water table?
That a dry basement in March proves anything. Many Mumbai basements are dry for eight months and under pressure for four.
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