In horizontal or vertical directional boring, the relative change in vertical direction (RCVD) is used to provide insight into how a particular drill path is changing relative to its planned trajectory. Although the RCVD value is not as intuitive as the actual vertical deviation measurement, it… View Full Term
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Trenchless construction requires a wide variety of tools and equipment, and here’s where you can learn all about them. From entire drilling rigs, down to the thread compound for drill rods, this is your source for equipment info.
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By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a commonly used trenchless installation method. This article discusses the rig components, the machine mechanism, typical…
By: Della Anggabrata | Civil Engineer
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By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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The trenchless industry is a vast community of highly skilled professionals from different engineering fields. Every individual in the industry plays a crucial role and…
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Horizontal direction drilling (HDD) is a minimal impact trenchless installation and construction method used to install several types of underground structures and…
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Directional drilling has revolutionized the oil and gas industry, and with geosteering the revolution has notched up a level. Conventional directional drilling involved…
Waste generation is the inevitable byproduct of every construction activity. The problem does not lie in the fact that waste is generated; the problem lies in the way it…
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a useful trenchless method of installing new pipelines. It's the go-to method for oil drilling companies due to its ability…
By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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