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This section includes various free downloads, including whitepapers, reports, presentation slides, and other valuable resources to help those interested in the challenges of trenchless drilling.
Pullback Design in Horizontal Direction Drilling
Perhaps the most commonly overlooked part of any Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) design is the product pipe pullback support. However, as will be discussed here, the design of this portion of the…
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Everything You Need to Know About Hydrovac Trucks
Innovations in hydrovac trucks are making trenchless construction and rehabilitation methods better and more efficient than ever before.
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Fiber Installations: Your Ultimate Guide to Success
The installation of fiber optics is a monumental undertaking taking place worldwide. And when it comes to installation methods, there is no shortage of options available to contractors. In some…
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The Ultimate Guide to Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles and Robots
This whitepaper explains the different uses of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROV), with case study examples when available. It also delves into some of the more frequently asked questions…
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A Mud Engineer’s Ultimate Guide to Drilling Fluids
Selecting the appropriate drilling fluid is crucial to the success of drilling operations. It is, therefore, essential that mud engineers understand how these compounds work and the different factors…
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Design Considerations – Roads Rivers and Rail: Structural Culvert Rehabilitation
This design guide will feature two separate projects requiring heavy load rating repairs, without closures to above ground road and rail. One of these cases also illustrates precautions implemented…
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Buried Water & Wastewater Pipes: Installation, Replacement and Rehabilitation Tips and Techniques
Water and wastewater piping are among the most critical infrastructure in modern homes and commercial buildings. Their installation, replacement, and rehabilitation is, therefore, of utmost…
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Geotechnical Site Investigations: Your Ultimate Guide to Identifying Project Risks
Before starting any trenchless construction work for any major structural or infrastructure project, a geotechnical site investigation is a very important step in the process. These investigations…
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How To Detect Pipe Corrosion in Underground Force Mains Plus Must-Have Corrosion Detection Equipment
Since force mains are usually under constant pressure, their integrity must be continuously monitored. Defects, such as cracks or material loss due to corrosion, can lead to catastrophic failure of…
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An In-Depth Look At the Horizontal Directional Drilling Process
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD), also known as directional boring, is a minimal impact trenchless construction technique used to install underground pipelines, conduits, cables or any other…
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