Testing Methods
Trenchless Frac-out: How Do You Prevent It?
Although frac-out’s happen quite commonly during an HDD project, these 7 tips can help you prevent it from occurring right from the...
Understanding Important Geotechnical Information that Helps Guide Complex HDD Projects
Horizontal directional drilling has made many aspects of pipeline construction easier, but there’s a complex side of HDD that is often...
Understanding the Importance of Wellbore Stability
A stable wellbore is essential to the oil and gas industry. To adequately calculate the wellbore stability, planners must take into account...
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...
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 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....
3 Effective Ways to Detect Hoop Stress in a Pipe’s Wall Before It’s Too Late
Trenchless maintenance methods can be carried out in place at much lower cost and with much less impact on surrounding neighborhoods and...
A Comprehensive Guide to Fracture Mechanics and Material Safety Testing
Since the 1950’s, fracture mechanics gained traction and has been proven to be an excellent resource in understanding the the formation and...
Testing Materials for Strength and Parameters
Standards for materials used in trenchless technology are set by ASTM International, a group devoted to ensuring various technical elements...
