Trenchless Methods

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  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

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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 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

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  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

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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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  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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  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

  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 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

  Easement and Contract: The Legalities of Trenchless Projects

  Now that contractors and the general public are becoming aware of the benefits of trenchless technology for the purpose of pipeline and cable installation, the use of...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer