Trenchless Methods
How To Prevent Soil Heaving During Your Trenchless Project
Soil heaving during trenchless construction has the potential to cause extensive damage to various types of structures and infrastructure....
Top 5 Reasons to Attend a No-Dig Show
A No-Dig Show is a place to learn from industry leaders, see new technology, and meet new contacts.
Is a CIPP Liner The Right Fit for Your Trenchless Rehabilitation Project?
CIPP is a popular method of trenchless rehabilitation because there's minimal disruption of your yard, plus it often takes less time to...
Bottom Hole Treatment Pressure: What It Means to Your Fracking Project
Bottom hole treating pressure, measured in the horizontal section of the well or at the bottom hole, must be sufficient enough to fracture...
Half Bench Vs. Full Bench: Key Differences Between Common Manhole Benching Methods
While benching is an integral part of the manhole flooring process, half bench and full bench methods have subtle key differences you...
Spiral-Wound Pipe Liners: Why You Should Consider These for Your Next Trenchless Rehabilitation Project
Learn why contractors are realizing the constructability and environmental advantages of using spiral-wound liners and are now including...
Horizontal Auger Boring: The Advantages of Knowing When to Use It
Horizontal auger boring uses a combination of jacking to push pipe casings into the soil and an auger to remove the spoil from the inside...
Pipe Ramming: 5 Methods Used in Horizontal Directional Drilling
Pipe ramming techniques for use during horizontal directional drilling include pullback assist and bore salvage, ending the need for...
The Equipment Behind Wastewater Management in Trenchless Technology
Trenchless technology equipment plays an essential role in the maintenance of wastewater management systems. Understanding the different...
Understanding Different Mechanical Wave Measurement Techniques and Why They're Studied
Mechanical waves are a non-destructive technique for gaining information about the underground conditions. Using carefully placed seismic...
The Gas Lift Method Explained: 10 Things You Didn't Know But Should
The gas lift is a method that has been proven over many years of use and is widely accepted in the industry, plus it was developed in order...
Why Proper Disposal of Used Drilling Fluid Should Be a Crucial Trenchless Planning Step
Every contractor should consider the environmental regulations regarding waste disposal prior to bidding, because today drilling waste...
NASTT Executive Director Michael Willmets On the Success of NASTT's Annual No-Dig Show
The annual NASTT No-Dig Show is highly regarded as one of the best events for trenchless technology, and trenchless professionals look...
An In-Depth Look at the Role of Drilling Fluid Systems in Trenchless Construction
Drilling fluid selection and management should start even before bidding on a job, as the quality of drilling mud can be the difference...
Understanding the Differences Between Pigging and Robotic Pipe Inspection Methods
Pigging and robotic inspection have become important parts of trenchless operations, but before deciding, you need to make cost estimates...
Testing In-Situ Stress: What You Need to Know and Why It Matters
Understanding the magnitude and nature of in-situ stresses is essential to help determine soil behavior and characteristics at the site...
Utility Tunneling Vs. Pipe Jacking Trenchless Construction Methods
Take a look at the utility tunneling and pipe jacking trenchless construction methods, and discover how their key differences play a...
Trenchless Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019
We went to NASTT’s No-Dig Show 2019 to seek out trenchless engineers and underground infrastructure professionals to find out what new...
Understanding Key Laboratory Testing Methods for Site Investigation
Soil investigation, both intrusive and laboratory testing, can be a life-saver in terms of cost and time. These tests help the contractor...
