Tensile deformation can be defined as the tendency of a material to change shape or deform when a tensile force is applied. Deformation takes place when due to tensile strain on elastic material, internal intermolecular forces oppose the applied force. If the intermolecular forces can overcome the… View Full Term
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Sewers form giant networks of tunnels under cities, and they need to be kept in good shape for the convenience and safety of the city above. When sewers need repair, here are the methods to use.
Silently and efficiently, millions of gallons of wastewater from homes and industries flow under our feet every day in miles and miles of pipelines, thanks to a vast…
By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
Sewage systems have been around almost since the dawn of civilization. The ancient Roman Empire built aqueducts to transport not only water to the city, but waste away…
By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Designing a new sewer system is no easy feat. Engineers must consider several factors including the area, slope of the sewer and pipe diameter. However, one area that is…
Mechanical spot repair is a simple procedure that typically does not require the sewage line to be out of commission. However, from time to time a sewer bypass is…
Evaluation in trenchless rehabilitation basically means assessing an asset, i.e., our underground water and sewer pipeline system in terms of its existing condition,…
Trenchless technology – the construction, repair or replacement of sewer and water pipes, underground utility conduits and other underground utility facilities…
By: Will Carpenter
Selecting the best pipe material for a particular project depends on different factors, but mainly on the purpose of the pipeline. Materials commonly preferred for…
Growing cities have placed a heavy burden on our aging subsurface infrastructure, which is screaming for attention. As per the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, about 240…
It is an old tale. Sewer, water, or gas lines running under a home breaks due to roots, age, or foundational sifting. Homeowner’s insurance rarely covers the cost,…
A modern-day convenience intrinsic to our lifestyle is fresh water delivered directly to homes via water pipelines, and sewage collected directly from homes via sewage…
Dig a trench, drop the pipe in it, cover it up, right? Uh, no, it's not quite that simple. In fact, installing a sewer definitely is not a do-it-yourself project for…
Pigging is a pipeline cleaning and inspection technique utilized by many municipalities. These advanced tools can enter the line, clear it of debris, and take essential…
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