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Geotechnical Site Investigation
Understanding Important Geotechnical Information that Helps Guide Complex HDD Projects
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has made many aspects of pipeline construction easier. For example, it has eliminated the need for trenching, one of the most...
By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Trenchless Construction
The Right Drill Bit for Soft, Medium & Hard Ground Conditions
The trenchless construction of underground structures and infrastructure is performed in diverse regions in various ground conditions. Generally, soils can be classified...
By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Geotechnical Site Investigation
Job Role: Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical engineers are in great demand in the field of trenchless technology and play a very crucial role in any trenchless project. They are responsible for...
By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Trenchless Construction
Hydro Excavation: Past, Present and Future
Hydro excavation is the process of excavating utilizing a combination of pressurized water and a high-powered vacuum system to remove the resulting spoils.This type of...
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Geotechnical Site Investigation
The Role of Hydrogeology in Trenchless Construction
The field of hydrogeology is made up of two components: hydrology, the study of the movement, distribution, and management of water on Earth; and geology, the study of...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Trenchless Construction
How To Prevent Soil Heaving During Your Trenchless Project
Trenchless construction operations, such as horizontal directional drilling, pipe ramming and pipe jacking, possess numerous benefits over traditional excavation...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Fracture Mechanics
Bottom Hole Treatment Pressure: What It Means to Your Fracking Project
Bottom hole treating pressure is specifically related to the process of hydraulic fracturing - or fracking as it is commonly referred to. The process is primarily used...
By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Geotechnical Site Investigation
Understanding Different Mechanical Wave Measurement Techniques and Why They're Studied
Mechanical wave measurement techniques are designed to map the underground conditions of a proposed trenchless project. They can also be used for oil and mineral deposit...
By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Drilling Fluid
An In-Depth Look at the Role of Drilling Fluid Systems in Trenchless Construction
Directional drilling has been around for some decades but it was only in the 1990s that directional drilling started being used for underground construction. Drilling...
By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Trenchless Construction
Testing In-Situ Stress: What You Need to Know and Why It Matters
Soil stresses comprise of those internal forces which are responsible for keeping a mass of soil particles together. In-situ stresses are so called since they represent...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Trenchless Construction
Understanding Key Laboratory Testing Methods for Site Investigation
Every trenchless project is different, financially as well as geotechnically, even if multiple projects happen to pass through the same area. This requires every project...
By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Trenchless Construction
How These Top Geotechnical Investigation Trends Are Shaping the Future of Trenchless Technology
Geotechnical investigations help engineers and project teams understand the conditions of the ground and existing pipework underground. The purpose of this is to...
By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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