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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...

  By: Trenchlesspedia Staff

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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