Trenchless Construction
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...
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...
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...
3 Essential Tips for Pressure Testing Your Ground Heat Exchanger System
A successful ground heat exchanger pressure test uses water not air to pressurize the line.
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...
Carrying Out In-Situ Stress Measurements: Hydraulic Fracturing Vs. Overcoring Methods
Carrying out in-situ stress measurements can be accomplished by using either hydraulic fracturing or overcoring methods. Both offer a...
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 Construction Emissions: What’s Causing Greenhouse Gases & How We Can Improve
Greenhouse gas emissions are a real concern for those in the construction industry. Understanding the cause can help planners choose the...
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...
How These Top Geotechnical Investigation Trends Are Shaping the Future of Trenchless Technology
As technology advances, geotechnical investigation methods are becoming more advanced and more effective. Here are 5 trends in geotechnical...
The Geotechnical Investigation: Which Method Should We Use?
A geotechnical investigation is mostly done in an effort to identify the soils and ground conditions contractors will be working with. For...
Why a Detailed Geotechnical Report Means Success for Your Trenchless Project
A comprehensive geotechnical report is an all-important first step in the planning process to ensure that your trenchless project runs...
What Lies Beneath: The Top 3 Intrusive Site Investigation Methods
Intrusive site investigations provide a firsthand look at what's beneath the surface, and using these methods, one can gather information...
The Importance of Continuing Education for Trenchless Professionals
Continuing education is a necessary part of keeping abreast of all the new technologies and procedures affecting the trenchless industry....
