RedVector JCOM-00160

Smart Trenching: Installation, Renewal, Risk

Smart Trenching: Installation, Renewal, Risk

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: JCOM-00160

SME: Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM

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.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and advantages of trenchless installation methods compared to traditional excavation.
  • Identify and differentiate between major trenchless installation techniques and their applications.
  • Evaluate trenchless renewal methods and select appropriate solutions based on project conditions.
  • Explain the concept of risk in pipeline systems and recognize key potential failure modes (PFMs).
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM
Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM Photo

Alfredo is a Civil Engineer that has managed Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources and Aviation projects from planning to construction for the past 14 years. Most recently his consulting work has focused on assisting state and local agencies in improving the safety of our transportation network. He has been responsible for several multi-modal transportation projects in the Tampa Bay Area, throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in Florida, North Carolina, and Ecuador.

 

At the University of South Florida, Alfredo serves as an instructor for the Transportation sections of the P.E. Preparation Courses hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Student Chapter. Alfredo is a member of ASCE’s Street and Highway Operations Committee and is an associate member of the Aviation Planning and Operations Committee. At the national level, Alfredo helps several of the Transportation Research Board Committees and is currently involved in the following committees: Low Volume Roads; Hydrology, Hydraulics and Water Quality; Pedestrian Safety; and Bicycle Transportation.

 

Alfredo served as the Chair of the local ASCE Transportation and Development Institute group during its first two years (2012-2014). The Florida West Coast Chapter of the ASCE has recognized Alfredo’s commitment to the profession and our community honoring him with the Young Engineer of the Year Award in 2014. As part of his involvement with the local engineering community, Alfredo currently serves as a Board Member of the Florida West Coast Branch for ASCE.

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Accreditation: This course introduces trenchless technology as an efficient and less disruptive alternative to traditional open-cut methods for underground utility construction and maintenance. It covers key installation methods, pipeline renewal techniques, and risk assessment approaches to help engineers develop safe, durable, and resilient pipeline systems.
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