Auger Boring: A Case for Using Cased Vs. Uncased Boring
Knowing which method to use and when to use it for each circumstance requires a closer look at each technique.
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Down-the-Hole Drilling Method Explained
Discover how down-the-hole (DTH) drilling has made life easier for contractors to drill wells faster and more efficiently.
What Key Areas of Growth Are Expected for Trenchless Rehabilitation in North America?
From all the many trenchless industry professionals and engineers we met at NASTT’s No-Dig North 2019, we had one key question for them all: What is a key area of growth...
Guided Boring Methods: Pilot Tube
Learn how engineers can accurately place new pipelines with minimal disturbance to the surrounding soil by using the pilot tube guided boring method.
The Directional Core Drilling Method: It's Importance to Geotechnical Investigations
Learn how directional core drilling helps geotechnical engineers effectively undertake trenchless projects with a good understanding of the prevailing geological...
The Definitive Guide to Trenchless Pipeline Removal
Learn why trenchless pipeline removal is especially ideal for applications where it isn't possible to remove pipelines via conventional open-cut excavations.
Asbestos Cement Pipe Rehabilitation: How To Avoid Catastrophic Failure
Waiting too long to rehabilitate cement piping can lead to an increased risk of contamination of potable water and increased cost of rehabilitation.
Quiz: The Trenchless Pipe Bursting Rehabilitation Method
Pipe bursting, like all other trenchless technologies, has its benefits and limitations. Take this quick 12-question quiz to find out how much you know about this...
5 Ways to Mitigate Emission Impact from Trenchless Construction Projects
Learn what new strategies are being developed to improve the carbon emission performance in the construction industry.
Bypass Pumping: Its Importance to a Successful Operation
For trenchless pipeline rehabilitation to be executed safely and effectively, the pipeline must be taken out of service for the duration of the work. Learn how bypass...
Trenchless Frac-out: How Do You Prevent It?
Although frac-out’s happen quite commonly during an HDD project, these 7 tips can help you prevent it from occurring right from the beginning.
Blowout Preventer’s (BOP) and Its Importance in Environmental Safety
The Deepwater Horizon incident at Macondo in the Gulf of Mexico that took place on April 20th, 2010, had a profound impact on the oil and gas industry. It was considered...
The Best Projects for Pipe Ramming
Pipe ramming is an excellent method for installation of pipes where ground loss is expected due to the shallow depth of installation, because it utilizes displacement...
3 Money Saving Attributes of Spiral Wound Pipe Rehabilitation
Considering Spiral Wound Lining as a trenchless rehabilitation method for your next project? You should. Here are three beneficial ways Spiral Wound technology saves...
Understanding Important Geotechnical Information that Helps Guide Complex HDD Projects
Horizontal directional drilling has made many aspects of pipeline construction easier, but there’s a complex side of HDD that is often overlooked while admiring its...
Understanding the Importance of Wellbore Stability
A stable wellbore is essential to the oil and gas industry. To adequately calculate the wellbore stability, planners must take into account all factors.
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What is geomapping and how is it used in trenchless technology?
Underground utility networks, such as natural gas pipelines, water lines and electrical lines can consist of millions of miles piping and cable infrastructure. As these...
How does rock mechanics help engineers better understand how rocks will react to tunneling projects?
Tunneling into rock is a relatively complex process, requiring careful project planning and analysis of site conditions. While rock may seem solid, it contains numerous...
Is shoring and other trenching safety methods required during trenchless construction?
While the term "trenchless" suggests the absence of trenches, there are instances where small excavations are needed during trenchless construction. These...
When should engineers take skin friction into account when writing mud specification for an HDD project?
In short, skin friction should always be considered when writing mud specifications for a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project.Skin friction is defined as the...
Why is bottom hole treating pressure important to monitor?
The first step in setting up a hydraulic fracture job is knowing the expected treatment rates and pressures. One of the most influential factors in determining these...
