Chapter 3
Planning
Publication: Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting
Abstract
Selecting the best route for a direct steerable pipe thrusting (DSPT) installation depends on a variety of factors. These considerations include avoiding known buried objects and working within existing or available ROW or temporary workspace, permit restrictions, access to workspace, geological conditions, and existing topography. Prior to determining the feasibility of a DSPT project, a preliminary geotechnical investigation should be performed to evaluate the ground conditions. During the planning phase, published geology and historic explorations should be reviewed prior to conducting a detailed geotechnical assessment. Worksites are configured using different sizes and shapes based on the length of the crossing, available length for pipe sections, contractor preference, and size and type of thrusting equipment. A variety of factors need to be taken into consideration to develop a cost estimate for a pipe installation using DSPT.
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Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting
Pages: 37 - 64
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
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Business management
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Construction sites
- Continuum mechanics
- Dynamics (solid mechanics)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering mechanics
- Feasibility studies
- Forces (type)
- Geology
- Geomatics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Infrastructure
- Legal affairs
- Methodology (by type)
- Permits
- Pipeline systems
- Pipes
- Practice and Profession
- Project management
- Research methods (by type)
- Solid mechanics
- Surveying methods
- Thrust
- Topography
- Work zones
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