An Unboring Yet Basic Guide to Boring
Directional boring is a trenchless way to put drains and pipe into the ground that uses a directional bore between two access pits (one at...
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How to Tell When a Water Line Needs Repair: Trenchless for Water Lines
The most common signs of impending water line repair are leaky faucets, loss of water pressure, discolored water, and dampness or mold on walls and floors.
The Evolution of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) began in the oil and gas industry and is new in the construction industry. It was first introduced into the construction industry...
How a Sewer is Installed
Building and installing a sewer requires planning, and now, there are several trenchless constructions methods that allow the installation of a to be sewer less invasive...
Trenchless and the Environment: How No-Dig Construction Saves Ecosystems
No-dig construction's environmental impact is staggering. The reduction of a carbon footprint, lessening the detrimental effects on wildlife in the area and reduced...
Methods for Preventing Corrosion in Infrastructure
Corrosion happens to be the primary cause for maintenance related issues wherever metal is used. Cathodic protection can be applied to pipelines to protect against...
Are Construction Traffic Diversions Necessary for Trenchless Projects?
Construction traffic diversions are often needed during conventional trenching, however, during trenchless projects, traffic may or may not be disrupted.
Replacing Galvanized Steel Pipes Using CIPP and Sliplining
Galvanized steel pipes are made by dipping steel pipes into molten zinc. This coating helps prevent the pipe from corroding, however; decades of use does cause erosion...
Types of Deviation That can Occur During Drilling Projects
Deviation is essentially departing from the intended course and ending up somewhere entirely different. Collectively, these types of deviations are called technical hole...
How to Defrost Frozen Pipes
Depending on location and material, how to defrost frozen pipes is different for each circumstance. There are several methods used to defrost frozen pipes including pipe...
Cleaning and Repairing Tuberculation in Pipes
Tuberculation in pipes occurs in cast iron plumbing resulting in a brown slime buildup on the interior of the line. Repairing the damage requires shotcrete or gunite...
The Process of Borehole Expansion
Borehole expansion may prove necessary overtime. Newer technologies, allow workers to expand the existing casings and avoid traditional telescoping hazards.
What is a No Dig Show?
Education is an important point for trenchless technology companies, as the industry is still relatively new and growing. A no dig show allows these leaders to come...
Using Trenchless Technology to Fix Channeling Pipelines
When the bottom of a pipe erodes in a process known as channeling, it becomes problematic for a homeowner. However, the use of trenchless technology repairs the...
How Tunnel Boring Machines Work
The efficient modern tunnel boring machine (TBM) that smoothly slices through clay, rock and shale is a result of many failed attempts at making a machine that is...
When Trenchless Technology is Not Feasible
Three viewpoints tell at least part of the tale on when trenchless technology may or may not be the right choice. Trenchless technology cannot be used for line belly but...
