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Pressure: Why It’s the Key to Preventing Inadvertent Returns

The inadvertent return of drilling fluid is common in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects, and though not harmful to the environment, inadvertent returns are...

By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
Trenchless Methods
Environmental Inspection: The New Normal for Trenchless Projects

Requirements for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) environmental planning and construction monitoring vary greatly across North America, but regulatory obligations...

By: Trenchlesspedia Staff
Drilling Fluid
The Key Principles of Effective Solids Control

Well-used drilling fluid will be full of unwanted solid content from the borehole after a drilling operation. The drilling fluid picks up all the soil and rock cuttings...

By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Why HDD Pullback Design and Planning Is Key

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is often a preferred trenchless pipe installation approach. It is completed in multiple stages including pullback, where a large...

By: Della Anggabrata | Civil Engineer

Drilling Fluid
Ditching the Mud: Your Guide to Drilling Mud Disposal

Drilling mud is a standard component of many horizontal directional drilling (HDD) construction projects. It plays a vital role in stabilizing the bore, removing the...

By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Horizontal Directional Drilling
How Horizontal Drilling Rigs Work

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a commonly used trenchless installation method. This article discusses the rig components, the machine mechanism, typical...

By: Della Anggabrata | Civil Engineer
Trenchless Methods
The Process of Pipe Ramming

Pipe ramming works on the principle of soil displacement and is an excellent method for pipeline installation where ground loss is expected due to shallow depth of...

By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
Trenchless Construction
How Impact Moling Works

Impact moling is one of the oldest trenchless methods and remains one of the most common, cheapest and most efficient. It is especially suitable for short length and...

By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

Horizontal Directional Drilling
What is Horizontal Directional Drilling?

What is Horizontal Directional Drilling?Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has come a long way since it first came onto the trenchless scene in the 1970s. It offers a...

By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Trenchless Construction
Key Considerations for Benching Design

Sewers perform the simple function of moving water or waste streams from a source to a destination, but sewer design is more complicated than you may think. Most sewers...

By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Trenchless Construction
HDD in Tough Conditions: Drilling Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Trenchless construction projects suffer from the same pressures as any construction project - those that make you fall behind schedule and increase cost. However, there...

By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Trenchless Construction
Microtunneling Vs. Horizontal Directional Drilling: Understanding the Differences Between These Key Trenchless Methods

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and microtunneling are trenchless pipeline installation techniques widely used for installing water, sewer, gas, electricity, and...

By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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Drilling Fluid

The Key Principles of Effective Solids Control

Well-used drilling fluid will be full of unwanted solid content from the borehole after a drilling operation. The drilling fluid picks up all the soil and rock cuttings...

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By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

Horizontal Directional Drilling

What is Horizontal Directional Drilling?

What is Horizontal Directional Drilling?Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has come a long way since it first came onto the trenchless scene in the 1970s. It offers a...

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By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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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...

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By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

Trenchless Construction

Planning a Bore For a Trenchless Project? Here Are 5 Important Factors to Consider

Pipeline projects are slowly but surely turning the trenchless way because of its non-disruptive nature. Unlike with traditional trenching methods, highway and railway...

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By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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The Basics of Trenchless Microtunneling Projects

Boring into the ground to lay new pipe is a time-consuming project. There are many ways to run a new line in a place where no previous line existed. Traditional open...

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By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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Trenchless Construction

Guided Boring Machine Maintenance Checklist

Every boring contractor wants their equipment to perform at its best. Efficient machinery means more efficient drives, faster job completion, fewer repairs, and, most of...

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By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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Microtunneling: Key Planning Elements to Know

The planning phase for a microtunneling project typically includes data collection, core testing of soil and rock samples, and a geotechnical survey.The most important...

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By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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Horizontal Directional Drilling

QUIZ: Think You Know HDD? Prove It!

Horizontal direction drilling (HDD) is a minimal impact trenchless installation and construction method used to install several types of underground structures and...

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By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

Trenchless Construction

Auger Boring: A Case for Using Cased Vs. Uncased Boring

Auger boring is one of the most popular forms of trenchless pipe installations around the world. The cutting tool burrows into the ground creating a path for new pipe to...

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By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

Horizontal Directional Drilling

Horizontal Directional Drilling Methods: Gyro Vs. Magnetic Wireline Steering

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a useful trenchless method of installing new pipelines. It's the go-to method for oil drilling companies due to its ability...

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By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

Trenchless Construction

Guided Boring Methods: Pilot Tube

The pilot tube guided boring method is often used for the installation of cables, pipelines, or conduits in municipalities today. The boring equipment uses a guidance...

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By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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Understanding the Importance of Wellbore Stability

For the oil and gas industry, wellbore stability is of vital importance. The collapse of a well can cause damage to equipment, loss of oil supply, and pose a serious...

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By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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