Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a method of underground utility installation that uses a drilling rig to bore a hole horizontally through soil or rock. HDD rigs are essential tools for many construction projects, especially those involving trenchless technology. Here’s a beginner’s guide on how to use HDD rigs. Equipment Needed To use an HDD rig, you will need the …
More recently, the industry has introduced systems that allow the installation of folded plastic pipe relining products through manhole entrances. These systems, known as FFP systems, utilize thermoplastics that have been deformed from a circular shape (i.e. folded) to produce a smaller net cross-section that can Easily feed it into existing sewers. These FFP products are typically extruded PVC or …
We often find that roads are often dug up in the cities where we live. Whether it’s a newly built road or a road that has been used for a period of time, we always feel that the roads around the place of residence are not complete. They are excavating and repairing every day to allow travel at all. It …