Description
This Standard Guideline covers the planning, design, pipe materials, and construction of microtunneling. Microtunneling is defined as a trenchless construction method for installingpipelines.
The North American definition of microtunneling describes a method and does not impose size limitations on that method. The tunnel may be considered a microtunnel if all ofthe following features apply to construction: the microtunneling boring machine is remote controlled, a laser guidance system is employed, a jacking system is used for thrust, andcontinuous pressure is provided to the face of the excavation to balance groundwater and earth pressures. This Standard Guideline is a vital reference for owners, engineers, contractors,and construction managers.
Product Details
- Edition:
- 1
- Published:
- 12/01/2001
- ISBN(s):
- 9780784405727, 9780784470831
- Number of Pages:
- 54
- File Size:
- 1 file , 170 KB
