The direct pipe method, which was developed in the scope of a research project sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Reseach (BMBF), was successfully deployed for the first time in ...

The Herrenknecht pipe thruster sent the 48-in. pipeline on a 4,038-ft underground journey. Working on a trenchless pipeline installation in the crowded subgrade of the busy oil town Freeport, Texas, ...

Inherent risks exist in any construction project, particularly when installing an underground transmission line. Project partners often run into unexpected encounters when working beneath the earth’s ...

Letting faucets slowly drip in freezing weather keeps water moving, which helps prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. Plumbers recommend using the slow drip method during long cold stretches, ...

The idea is not a new one: Use composites to reline underground pipe without the time, effort, and expense of digging up all that dirt. Currently, there are two types of lining technology. One is a ...