An Evaluation of Progressive Trenching as a Technique for Dewatering Fine-grained Dredged Material

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The results of a study conducted within a confined disposal area concerning the effects of progressive trenching on dredged material dewatering and drying are documented. The study consisted of an initial field and laboratory testing program, construction of a surface drainage system within the disposal area using a progressive trenching approach, evaluation of trenching equipment, and a field instrumentation and monitoring program. Effects of the progressive trenching efforts were evaluated by monitoring dredged material surface elevations and dredged material groundwater elevations within the study area. Field data indicated that the surface drainage system was effective in lowering the dredged material groundwater table. An average surface settlement of approximately 0.75 ft was achieved throughout the study area. Economic evaluations indicated that progressive trenching operations were economically feasible with both comparatively low unit cost and favorable benefit/cost ratio.

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