The Bizarre Paths of Groundwater Around Structures

Some unexpected issues for engineers who design subsurface structures... 🥑 Use code PRACTICAL16 for up to 16 FREE MEALS 3 Surprise Gifts across 6 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at ! Worksafe BC video: Next time you see a dam, retaining wall, caisson, or any other subsurface construction, there’s a good chance that engineers have had to consider how groundwater will affect the stability. Even though you’d never know they’re there, some combination of drains and cutoffs were probably installed to keep the structure (and the people around it) safe and sound. Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos! CONNECT WITH ME __________