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Mar 7, 2023
Chapter 2
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Publication: Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting
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The direct steerable pipe thrusting (DSPT) method presents a set of new options for the pipeline installation market by combining the benefits of widely accepted trenchless technologies to form a new methodology. This chapter provides a summary of the DSPT process; the DSPT microtunnel boring machine, and other equipment technology, as well as some general design parameters. The DSPT method incorporates the sequential process of a typical horizontal directional drilling installation including site preparation, prewelding (long) sections of thrust pipes, integrity testing and certification of joints within these long sections, application of joint coating, tunneling, and pipe installation. A full spread of DSPT equipment is characterized by several aboveground and belowground components. The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the key generic elements.
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Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting
Pages: 21 - 36
ISBN (Print): 978-0-7844-1610-5
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8463-0
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© 2023 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Mar 7, 2023
Published in print: Mar 9, 2023
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Business management
- Continuum mechanics
- Dynamics (solid mechanics)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering mechanics
- Equipment and machinery
- Forces (type)
- Geotechnical engineering
- Infrastructure
- Joints
- Pipe joints
- Pipeline systems
- Pipelines
- Pipes
- Practice and Profession
- Solid mechanics
- Structural engineering
- Structural members
- Structural systems
- Thrust
- Trenchless technology
- Tunneling
- Tunnels
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