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  Maintenance

  An Overview of Robotic Pipe Repair

  City workers might always seem to be repairing or replacing underground utility lines, and it is never convenient. Traditional repair work requires trenches and road...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Geotechnical Site Investigation

  The Science of Getting it Right: Locating Underground Utilities

  Imagine a surgeon performing surgery with the lights off: that's what it would be like to dig into the ground without first locating and marking underground...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Methods

  The Pipe Bursting Process

  This article covers an overview of trenchless pipe installation methodology, called pipe bursting. It includes aspects in the design consideration, review of effect to...

  By: Della Anggabrata | Civil Engineer

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  Drilling Fluid

  The Importance of Fluid Loss Control in Drilling Operation

  Drilling fluid (drilling mud) is an essential element of many trenchless construction projects. Over the years, the science of drilling fluid has developed extensively,...

  By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  Why Reamers Are Important to Trenchless Boring, Plus Available Types of Reamers

  Boring a hole is only the first step in a trenchless project. After the initial dig is complete, the hole must be enlarged to meet the project's demands. At this...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  The History of Vitrified Clay Pipe in Trenchless Installation

  Vitrified clay pipes may feel old fashioned and out of date. However, despite being almost abandoned decades ago, they are making a comeback in cities looking for a...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Rehabilitation

  CIPP Rehabilitation for Pressure Pipelines

  This article will explore how cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is being utilized to assist in the rehabilitation of pressurized pipelines. The article provides a brief...

  By: Della Anggabrata | Civil Engineer

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  Maintenance

  Essential Factors in Pipe inspection

  Pipelines are an integral part of our daily lives and keep our cities and towns functioning day and night. Potable water, gas, telecommunication and electric lines,...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Rehabilitation

  Trenchless Sewer Repair and Cleaning 101

  Underground and unnoticed, sewer pipes are often neglected. It is not until something goes wrong and sewage is backed up onto someone's lawn, into their basement or...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  It's the Pits: Pits and Excavations in a Trenchless Project, A Primer

  Trenchless technology is used for the construction and rehabilitation of buried pipelines. Owing to its non-disruptive nature, it has become the method of choice when it...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Construction

  The Lifespan and Dangers of Old Piping Materials Vs. Plastics and Liners

  Creating a plumbing infrastructure capable of transporting water to residents and waste away from them is arguably one of the greatest feats man has accomplished.Through...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Horizontal Directional Drilling

  The Importance of Mud Recycling in HDD

  Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is now widely used for installing underground utilities without trenching and is a method pipeline contractors vouch for more and...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer