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Practical Guideline for the Application of Microtunnelling Methods for the ecological, cost-minimised installation of drains and sewers offers municipalities, drainage service companies, engineers and contractors a source of information and guidance for the planning and execution of sewer construction methods.

Presents the most essential information according to the latest knowledge and the ancillary conditions which must be observed for the application in planning and construction methods for the trenchless installation of non-accesible drains and sewers.

Includes:

85 figures and diagrams
26 charts with unique color graphics
Connection to main lines and laterals
Pilot tube and conventional microtunnelling
Economic comparison of open-cut and trenchless methods

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The "Practical Guideline for the Application of Microtunnelling Methods" offers an overview, presented for the first time in this form and quality, of the possibilities of trenchless installation of non-accessible drains and sewers.

In 15 chapters with 86 figures and diagrams, 26 tables as well as an extensive glossary, the steerable methods of pilot pipe jacking and of microtunnelling, which are available and have proved in practice in Europe today, are described from a practical point of view by taking into account their application areas and the ancillary conditions which are to be looked at from various perspectives during planning and construction.

Introduction
Standards, Regulations and Terminology
Description of the Method
- Pilot Pipe Jacking
- Microtunnelling
Jacking Pipes
Geotechnical Investigations
Starting- and Target Shafts
Obstacle Problems
Jacking Steering and Monitoring
Laterals
Work Safety and Health Protection
Planning
Construction
Inspection and Testing of the Sewer after the Installation
Economic Considerations
Instructions for the Use of this Guideline

Product Details

ISBN: 9783981064803
Author: Professor, Dr. Dietrich Stein; Stein and Partner GmbH
Publisher: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stein & Partner GmbH
Copyright: 2005
Binding: Softbound
Language: English
Illustrations: Yes
Pages: 111

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