The intersect method of drilling uses two drills, one at each end of the bore's design path. One of which has a magnetic source mounted on the assembly (BHA) instead of a steering tool. The magnetic source allows the rig without the magnet to determine the distance and azimuth to the source.… View Full Term
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From excavation to pipe inspection, a huge variety of equipment and tools are used in trenchless construction. Learn about the tools, what they do and how to use them.
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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City workers might always seem to be repairing or replacing underground utility lines, and it is never convenient. Traditional repair work requires trenches and road…
By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Boring a hole is only the first step in a trenchless project. After the initial dig is complete, the hole must be enlarged to meet the project's demands. At this…
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is now widely used for installing underground utilities without trenching and is a method pipeline contractors vouch for more and…
By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
Proper drilling rig maintenance is vital. Proper care includes visually inspecting the equipment regularly. However, workers should consider the average work…
Hydrovac excavation is a trenching technique that involves loosening soil with a high-pressure water jet, while simultaneously removing the soil from the site via a…
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Trenchless construction projects vary widely in terms of size, budget, and schedule. However, as with all construction projects, successful execution is heavily…
The trenchless construction of underground structures and infrastructure is performed in diverse regions in various ground conditions. Generally, soils can be classified…
By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Every boring contractor wants their equipment to perform at its best. Efficient machinery means more efficient drives, faster job completion, fewer repairs, and, most of…
The trenchless industry is a vast community of highly skilled professionals from different engineering fields. Every individual in the industry plays a crucial role and…
Geotechnical engineers are in great demand in the field of trenchless technology and play a very crucial role in any trenchless project. They are responsible for…
Light-weight, handy, user-friendly and flexible — robotic crawlers have changed the way pipeline inspection is done. For detecting corrosion, blockage, pipe…
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