Microtunnelling and Horizontal Drilling. Recommendations by The French Society for Trenchless Technology

This book includes recommendations, based on their recent national multi-year project. Comprehensive guidelines, techniques and theories in the areas of both microtunneling and horizontal drilling are given, encompassing the fields of application for each method, what investigations should be undertaken, which machines and equipment should be used, how the work should be managed and potential problems that may arise.


The recommendations, the analytical methods used and their verification with laboratory and field data should not only improve the rate of success of trenchless projects, but will also be of great value to engineers in other countries, who can compare the results with their own findings and assess the international state of the art.


Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
PART I: Microtunneling
1 Introduction to Guidelines: Subject and Fields of Application
2 Techniques and Theory of Operation for the Installation of Pipes by Microtunneling
3 Summary of Parameters Affecting Work at the Site
4 Guidelines for Investigations
5 Guidelines for the Choice of Machines and Attachments
6 Guidelines for Project Design. Dimensions of Pipes and the Pipe Jacking System
7 Guidelines for the Site Supervision
8 Socio-Economic and Contractual Aspects
PART II: Horizontal Drilling
9 Introduction to Guidelines: Purpose and Fields of Application
10 Techniques and Principles of Operation for Horizontal Drilling
11 Summary of Parameters Affecting the Start of a Building Site
12 Guidelines for Explorations
13 Guidelines for the Choice of Drilling Rigs and Equipment
14 Guidelines for a Project Design
15 Guidelines for the Management of the Site
Appendix 1. Glossary of Symbols Used
Appendix 2, Glossary of Horizontal Drilling
Bibliography
Index