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jetting
Construction; Trenchless construction
A process using high pressure water to wash out the face of a utility crossing without any mechanical or hand excavation of the soils in the face. This process has also been used ...
restoration
Construction; Trenchless construction
The backfilling, compaction, and resurfacing of any excavation in order to restore the surface and underlying structure to enable it to perform its original function.
entry/exit angle
Construction; Trenchless construction
In a Horizontal Drilling or Guided Boring System, the angle to the ground surface at which the Drill String enters or exits in forming the pilot bore.
cased bore
Construction; Trenchless construction
A bore in which a pipe, usually a steel sleeve, is inserted simultaneously with the boring operation. Usually associated with Auger Boring.
fluid-assisted drilling
Construction; Trenchless construction
A tool which enlarges a bore during a Pull-Back operation by compression of the surrounding ground rather than by excavation. Sometimes used during a Thrust Boring process as ...
uncased bore
Construction; Trenchless construction
Any bore without a lining or pipe inserted, i.e., self-supporting, whether temporary or permanent.
microtunneling
Construction; Trenchless construction
A trenchless construction method for installing pipelines with the following features: * Remote controlled - the MTBM is operated from a control panel, normally located on the ...
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