Trenchless technology has changed the way utilities are built and maintained underground. Open-cut methods are undesirable for the site, take longer, and cost more. Trenchless methods, on the other hand, produce less surface disruption, work better, have less of an effect on the environment, are better accurate, and make the working site safer.
This course covers three essential aspects of trenchless engineering: installation methods (Horizontal Directional Drilling, Pipe Jacking, Pipe Ramming, and Guided Boring), renewal techniques (CIPP rehabilitation, sliplining, and innovative approaches), and risk assessment (failure modes and root causes). These topics are critical for engineers to develop resilient, durable pipeline systems.