A casing seat is the point at which the casing is set into an impermeable and stable formation. The casing is the structural component of a wellbore that protects the wellbore from caving and enables entry and exit of downhole equipment and production lines. The casing is cemented to the side of… View Full Term
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Even though trenchless methods minimize the need for excavation, there are still reasons that we sometimes need to dig. Whether it’s pit excavation, daylighting or any other type of excavation, you can learn about it here.
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By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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