Trenchless Technology

A fully updated guide to no-dig engineering and trenchless technology

This thoroughly revised reference covers the latest techniques and materials for high-demand trenchless technology in underground projects. Written by recognized experts in the field, Trenchless Technology: Pipeline and Utility Design, Construction, and Renewal, Second Edition offers clear explanations of the full range of trenchless technologies and pertinent regulations. You will get complete details on new tools, techniques, and analysis methods and discover how to choose between them. The information contained in this guide can save you thousands of dollars in costs and weeks of surface disruptions.

Coverage includes:

Planning and design considerations for trenchless construction and renewal methodsPipe materialsHorizontal auger boringPipe rammingPipe/box jackingPilot Tube MicrotunnelingUtility tunnelingDirect PipeHorizontal directional drillingCured-in-place and close-fit pipesSliplining and in-line replacementsLateral renewal and localized repairsModified slipliningSpray applied pipe liningSewer manhole renewalThermoformed pipeInnovative applications