Horizontal directional drilling utility and pipeline applications

An essential resource for anyone working in the trenchless industry, this authoritative guide provides complete technical information on the design, permitting, construction 'bid documents, specifications, and construction of HDD applications. Horizontal Directional Drilling features many examples and HDD calculations as well as detailed illustrations. Coverage of the HDD Model Footage Contract-guidelines for HDD projects, example specifications, and information on risk reduction-is also found here. Details on HDD implementations include: Steel pipelines, Fiber optic and electrical conduits, Municipal applications for natural gas, water, and wastewater pipelines.

Chapter 1: Installation Applications and Techniques Chapter 2: HDD Technology and Equipment Chapter 3: HDD Design Chapter 4: HDD Pipe Stress Analysis for Steel Pipe Chapter 5: HDD Pipe Stress Analysis for Plastic Pipe Chapter 6: HDD Installation Considerations Chapter 7: HDD Site Selection Chapter 8: HDD Installation Chapter 9: HDD Construction Monitoring Chapter 10: HDD Contracts Chapter 11: Appendices.