Trenchless Technology: Planning, Equipment, and Methods
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Trenchless Technology: Planning, Equipment, and Methods
Written by an expert in the field of pipeline system engineering, this book describes how to plan, schedule, and implement efficient, cost-effective trenchless technology piping projects. Filled with detailed illustrations and real-world examples, Trenchless Technology: Planning, Equipment, and Methods explains how to accurately compare the costs of trenchless projects, considering geotechnical and rock mass impacts, drilling fluids, and locating and tracking equipment.
This in-depth reference provides important information on how to estimate the cost of labor and equipment and schedule trenchless piping projects. A wide range of trenchless technology methods suitable for various ground and project conditions are discussed in this practical resource.
Coverage includes:
- Cost comparison of trenchless technology methods
- Planning for trenchless technology projects
- Project delivery methods
- Geotechnical considerations
- Rock mass properties impacts on trenchless project feasibility
- Tracking, locating, and planning tools for horizontal directional drilling
- Drilling and lubricating fluids
- Planning and construction requirements for horizontal direction drilling
- Horizontal auger boring
- Pipe ramming
- Microtunneling methods
- Pilot tube (or pilot tube microtunneling) method
- Pipe/box jacking and utility tunneling
- Cured-in-place-pipe method
- Sliplining
- Lateral renewal
- Localized repair
- Planning and construction requirements for pipe bursting
- Panel linings
- Spray-in-place pipe
