Wireline, in the context of trenchless technology, is a guidance system for guiding a drill head during the process of underground horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The position and altitude of the drill head is transmitted to the monitoring system housed within the drill operator with the… View Full Term
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Moling is an impact method of tunneling that is ideal for creating small tunnels. This method allows for tunnels with a diameter up to about 25 centimeters (10 inches) and length of up to 61 meters (200 feet).
Impact moling is one of the oldest trenchless methods and remains one of the most common, cheapest and most efficient. It is especially suitable for short length and…
By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Fiber optic cables are the best choice for long-distance telecommunications and high-speed data connections. As the world continues to undergo a digital transformation,…
By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
It’s an understatement that the benefits associated with trenchless pipeline installation methods far outweigh the deficiencies. The most appealing factor,…
By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
Development of trenchless line installation and repair began in the 1960’s. Since its invention, it has become one of the most popular methods of installing and…
Like potholing, only smarter. You’ve got the list of underground utilities with a drawing of their planned or located paths that may cross the designed path of…
By: Will Carpenter
Signs reading "Road Closed" have almost become a thing of the past, thanks to trenchless technology. There was a time when laying new pipelines or undertaking repair for…
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