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Mar 7, 2023
Chapter 1
Introduction and History
Publication: Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting
Abstract
Pipelines of various types, sizes, and purposes are routinely installed below the ground surface in every community around the world. The most common method of pipeline installation is open cut, also known as trenching. However, open-cut installation results in obvious and sometimes significant unwanted ground disturbance. Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting (DSPT) was developed to fill a need for a pipeline installation in ground conditions challenging to other trenchless methods. The history of DSPT begins with two entirely different underground installation methods: horizontal directional drilling and microtunneling. DSPT technology is more akin to microtunneling technology. However, not all the principles of microtunneling are valid for DSPT. History has shown that new trenchless technologies, adaptations, and applications require new approaches to design and construction.
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References
ASCE. 2014. Pipeline design for installation by horizontal directional drilling, 2nd ed. MOP 108. Reston, VA: ASCE.
ASCE. 2015. Standard design and construction guidelines for microtunneling. ASCE 36-15. Reston, VA: ASCE.
ASCE. 2017. Pilot tube and other guided boring methods, MOP 133. Reston, VA: ASCE.
NASTT (North American Society for Trenchless Technology). 2017. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) good practices guidelines, 4th ed. Cleveland: NASTT.
Proctor, R. V., and T. L. White. 1977. Earth tunneling with steel supports. Youngstown, OH: Commercial Shearing.
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Pages: 1 - 19
ISBN (Print): 978-0-7844-1610-5
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8463-0
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Published online: Mar 7, 2023
Published in print: Mar 9, 2023
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Continuum mechanics
- Dynamics (solid mechanics)
- Earth materials
- Engineering mechanics
- Fills
- Forces (type)
- Geomaterials
- Geotechnical engineering
- History
- History and Heritage
- Infrastructure
- Microtunneling
- Pipe sizes
- Pipeline systems
- Pipelines
- Pipes
- Practice and Profession
- Solid mechanics
- Thrust
- Trenchless technology
- Tunneling
- Tunnels
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