Microtunneling

Latest Microtunneling Articles

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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...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  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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  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 Technology

  How to Choose the Best Trenchless Method for Your Project

  Trenchless technology will soon be the leading choice for pipeline construction and rehabilitation projects. While open-cut methods have not become obsolete, they have...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Construction

  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...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  Microtunneling in Rocky Conditions and Other Obstructions

  Microtunneling is a common trenchless construction technique. Communities use this method to help lay new utility and sewage lines. Oil and gas companies use...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  Important Factors in Successfully Curving a Microtunnel

  Microtunneling is an accurate and reliable trenchless method that can bore through all types of soil, sand, and clay, and even through hard rock.Pipeline diameters...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Tunneling

  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...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Construction

  Combating Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Comparing Pilot-Tube Method Vs. Hand Tunneling

  The construction industry is the third highest producer of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from industrialized countries, placing it under the spotlight in terms of...

  By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  Utility Tunneling Vs. Pipe Jacking Trenchless Construction Methods

  There are many trenchless construction methods that can be selected based on prevalent geological conditions and type of project. It is advisable to understand how...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Construction

  Slurry Pump Capacity & Flow Rates Explained: Sizing Slurry Pump Capacity to Match Project Conditions

  Every trenchless project needs a method to remove excavated soil from the bore. Some methods use augers, while others could even be hand excavated. But, many trenchless...

  By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  The Direct Pipe Method: Combining the Benefits of HDD and Microtunneling

  Microtunneling and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) are trenchless pipeline installation methods that are used extensively for laying pipelines. When two such tried...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer