This manual offers comprehensive coverage of pipe installation, renewal, and replacement using various trenchless technology methods. It is written for all parties who are involved in a trenchless project. Coverage includes:

• Planning and Method Selection
• Design and Project Management
• Construction and Installation Considerations
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Inspection and Safety

Dr. Mohammad Najafi, P.E., is an assistant professor and the director of the Center for Underground Research and Education (CUIRE) in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas-Arlington. He received his B.S. from Texas Tech University, M.S. from Purdue University and Ph.D. from Louisiana Tech University. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of the new ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice. Dr. Najafi’s research interests are in the area of pipelines and underground infrastructure systems construction, renewal, and asset management, with emphasis on the utilization of innovative methods and trenchless technology.

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Trenchless Technology Piping offers comprehensive coverage of pipe installation, renewal, and replacement using various trenchless technology methods. This step-by-step resource explains how to implement efficient design, construction, and inspection processes and shows how to save time and money with a state-of-the-art project management system.

Packed with detailed illustrations, the book surveys the wide variety of trenchless technologies available and discusses age recommended applications for each. This cutting-edge engineering tool also contains vital information on contracting, project delivery, safety, quality control, and quality assurance.

Coverage includes:

• Trenchless technology methods for new pipe installations and old pipe linings and replacements
• Pipeline planning and design
• Pipe behavior under soil and traffic loads
• Details on different types of pipes, such as concrete, plastic, PVC, HDPE, GRP, and metallic
• Design and project management considerations for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
• Trenchless replacement systems, including pipe bursting and pipe removal methods
• Construction and inspection requirements for Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP)
• Design and constructiom considerations for pipe jacking and microtunneling methods
• Quality assurance, quality control, inspection, and safety