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Different Ways to Prepare a Pipeline for Pipe Bursting

Pipe bursting is a versatile method for replacing aging or damaged pipelines. While this technique offers a wide range of benefits, it also requires…

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Mixing the Mud: The Science of Drilling Fluid in HDD

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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Trenchless Frac-out: How Do You Prevent It?

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A Step-by-Step Guide to HDD

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Cut And Cover

The cut and cover method is a traditional form of tunneling that involves opening up the ground surface and excavating to the required depth. Once the construction is complete, the excavation is backfilled. The method is used when excavation is possible and economical from the surface,…

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Trunk Sewer

The trunk sewer is the sewer line that receives wastewater flow from the collector sewer and conveys this wastewater either to an intercepting sewer or a treatment plant. The trunk sewer forms a significant part of a sewer network in large population or industrial centers. Small diameter…

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Hoop Stress

Hoop stress is the stress that occurs along the pipe’s circumference when pressure is applied. Hoop stress acts perpendicular to the axial direction. Hoop stresses are tensile and generated to resist the bursting effect that results from the application of pressure. Three principal…

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Drilling Fluid

Mixing the Mud: The Science of Drilling Fluid in HDD

Drilling mud, or drilling fluid, is a critical but often overlooked contributor to the overall success of a trenchless construction project. The wrong drilling mud has the potential to cause severe problems like frac-outs or borehole collapse. The right drilling fluid can make a…

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Trenchless Frac-out: How Do You Prevent It?

Frac-out is defined as an unintentional or inadvertent loss of drilling fluids during a drilling operation from the borehole to the ground surface from points other than its entry and exit points. Frac-out during a trenchless operation can happen due to various reasons. Commonly, frac-out…

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A Step-by-Step Guide to HDD

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a conventional method employed by cities and construction workers to install utilities and plumbing underground. Unlike traditional underground installation, HDD does not require open trenches to complete. Equipment Needed for HDD As horizontal…

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What are some of the new trenchless technologies being used to minimize carbon emissions?

The construction industry has been in the spotlight forever when it comes to carbon emissions. Construction accounts for almost 1/3rd of global energy consumption, and thus is responsible for the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions. To minimize the global carbon footprint left behind…

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Trenchless Rehabilitation

What’s the future of UV cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation?

Cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) has become one of the most important technology trends in the field of trenchless pipe rehabilitation around the world. CIPP allows an in-situ rehabilitation of pipes using glass fiber liners and ultraviolet light curing systems instead of excavation and…

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What’s the difference between microtunneling vs. guided boring?

Microtunneling and guided boring are often erroneously used interchangeably in the construction industry. While both these trenchless boring methods may seem identical, there are a number of key differences between the two that need to be considered when deciding which technology is…

By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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Trenchless Pipe Installation: Minimizing Disruption and Controlling Costs

In the realm of underground infrastructure repair or installation, trenchless technology has revolutionized how professionals approach projects. This innovative method…

By: Chad Decker | Founding Partner, Devco Development and Engineering
Underground Utilities
5 Methods for Non-Disruptive Utility Installation

Installing utilities like water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure often involves disruptive processes that can inconvenience communities, disrupt…

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Horizontal Auger Boring
What is Horizontal Auger Boring & How Does it Work?

Horizontal Auger Boring offers a streamlined approach to installing underground pipelines, conduits, and cables without the need for extensive excavation. But, like any…

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What is the Difference Between Trenchless and Cut and Cover?

There are two primary methodologies within the realm of underground construction: trenchless and cut-and-cover. Both methods have distinctive characteristics and…

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Trenchless Technology
How to Choose the Right Trenchless Equipment for Your Site

Trenchless methods are efficient and environmentally sustainable options for many projects, but require careful consideration of the equipment used. To select the most…

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Trenchless Repair
How Affordable is Trenchless Pipe Repair vs Traditional Repair?

In the fields of engineering and construction, pipe repair is essential to the upkeep and maintenance of infrastructure. My role as a managing partner at Devco…

By: Chad Decker | Founding Partner, Devco Development and Engineering
Pipe Bursting
Pipe Bursting Methods: Understanding the Key Techniques

Pipe bursting is an advanced trenchless solution designed to replace deteriorating pipes without the need for extensive excavation. By employing different techniques,…

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Trenchless Construction
What to Consider When Choosing a Trenchless Boring Method

When it comes to trenchless excavation, choosing the right trenchless boring method is crucial to the success of your project. Trenchless boring, also known as…

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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Comparing Horizontal Directional Drilling and Auger Boring

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and auger boring are two common methods of trenchless excavation used in construction projects. Both methods offer unique benefits…

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Microtunneling
The Difference Between Pipe Jacking and Microtunneling

Trenchless technology has revolutionized the construction industry in the past few decades. With the advent of trenchless techniques like pipe jacking and…

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Fracture Mechanics
Pressure: Why It’s the Key to Preventing Inadvertent Returns

The inadvertent return of drilling fluid is common in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects, and though not harmful to the environment, inadvertent returns are…

By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
Trenchless Methods
Environmental Inspection: The New Normal for Trenchless Projects

Requirements for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) environmental planning and construction monitoring vary greatly across North America, but regulatory obligations…

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