Krystal Nanan
Civil Engineer
Krystal is a civil engineer and project manager with an MSc in Construction Engineering and Management. Her experience includes the project management of major infrastructure projects, construction supervision, and the design of various infrastructure elements including roadway, pavement, traffic safety elements and drainage. Krystal is also a published author with the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C.
When planning a hydrovac excavation, it's important to keep safety top of mind. Here are the top five things you need to know.
Since its introduction in the early 1970s, CIPP lining has continuously evolved to become one of the most widely used forms of trenchless pipe rehabilitation.
The planning of a trenchless project is similar to that of conventional projects, taking into account geotechnical investigation, project scope, safety plannin
Guided boring machine maintenance requires keeping all fluid levels on the equipment full. Inspecting and washing drilling mud and other debris from the inside
Water and sewage pipelines can be constructed from various materials. However, ductile iron is widely embraced as the material of choice, and with good reason.
All pumps are not created equal. The right pumping equipment can reduce dewatering time, ensure pump longevity, and minimize construction costs.
If there isn't proper care while exposing utilities, there could be severe consequences that affect construction workers, end-users, utility companies and contractors.
HDD is a minimal impact trenchless installation and construction method used to install several types of underground structures and infrastructures. Test your HDD...
We've put a spotlight on some of the most catastrophic digging disasters to occur in the last two decades to highlight the need for proper safety measures during...
3D laser scanning equipment produces a highly detailed three-dimensional model of the pipeline, providing operators with a clear visual representation of the areas under...
The emergence of groundbreaking 21st-century technologies, such as AR, VR and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) have helped to revolutionize numerous sectors,...
A BusinessWire report projects the Global Oil & Gas Drones Market to reach $4 billion by 2020. Drones have rapidly garnered interest in this industry due to the overall...
Knowing the characteristics of groundwater near the drill site and understand how it can affect drilling operations is essential. Therefore, for some trenchless...
Learn why trenchless pipeline removal is especially ideal for applications where it isn't possible to remove pipelines via conventional open-cut excavations.
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...
Discover these emerging technologies that are helping to grow trenchless construction and rehabilitation.
The desirable properties of Kevlar make it ideal for lining systems. This liner’s corrosion, heat, and chemical resistance, as well as its superior strength properties,...
In this quiz, we will test your knowledge on the various types of trenchless detection, rehabilitation, and protection methods typically used in pipes inflicted with...
Soil heaving during trenchless construction has the potential to cause extensive damage to various types of structures and infrastructure. The key to preventing it is...
Tree root infiltration can be a nightmare for many private and commercial property owners because they're difficult to detect and can also lead to costly repairs and...
Understanding the magnitude and nature of in-situ stresses is essential to help determine soil behavior and characteristics at the site location.
Cracks, leaks, bursts or other piping defects can often occur undetected in slab-on-grade foundations until physically manifesting on the surface of the slab. That's why...
Sewer problems are issues you hope to never have to deal with. However, sewer lines are susceptible to wear and damage, which can lead to unpleasant and inconvenient...
Camera inspection methods are becoming popular with home and business owners because unlike conventional methods, camera inspections allow pipeline issues to be...
Installation methods, soil properties and conditions, external loads, and geotechnical hazards are some of the factors that engineers and contractors must consider...
Microtunneling is a trenchless construction technique used to construct small- to medium-sized tunnels. During the microtunneling process,...
While the term "trenchless" suggests the absence of trenches, there are instances where small excavations are needed during...
Tunneling into rock is a relatively complex process, requiring careful project planning and analysis of site conditions. While rock may...
Aging sewer pipelines is a growing concern in many municipalities. This issue has led to an increase in activity aimed at rebuilding or...
Underground utility networks, such as natural gas pipelines, water lines and electrical lines can consist of millions of miles piping and...
The gel strength of drilling mud (or drilling fluid) is the shear stress in the fluid at a low shear rate after it has been static for a...
The first step in setting up a hydraulic fracture job is knowing the expected treatment rates and pressures. One of the most influential...
Wastewater management involves the oversight of the processes and procedures used during the treatment of wastewater. This field ensures...
In short, skin friction should always be considered when writing mud specifications for a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project...
Sliplining is one of the oldest trenchless methods of rehabilitating existing underground pipelines. This technique involves inserting and...
Tunneling near existing structures, such as sewers and subways, usually presents a number of challenges. As tunnel boring machines (TBM)...
Pipe ramming is a trenchless construction technique used to install underground utilities, pipes, ducts, conduits, and culverts. It...
Ground freezing, also known as artificial ground freezing, is a temporary soil stabilization technique typically used in the trenchless...
Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and microtunnel boring machines (MTBMs) are used to construct underground tunnels and passages with circular...
Soil subsidence, also known as settlement, is defined as a downward vertical movement of the ground, generally caused by changes in...
Water and wastewater plumbing are some of the most crucial elements in any residential or commercial building. However, since these...
Jet cutting, also known as hydro excavation, involves using pressurized water to move or remove a specified area of soil. High-pressure...
Microtunneling and guided boring are often erroneously used interchangeably in the construction industry. While both these trenchless...
Many private and public sector organizations are turning to trenchless rehabilitation procedures to repair and maintain underground piping...
Pipe ramming is a trenchless construction technique used to install horizontal underground pipes, ducts, and culverts. This method involves...
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a non-destructive geophysical technique used to determine the cross-sectional profiles of subsurface...
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD), also known as directional boring or horizontal earth boring, involves using a surface drilling rig...
