This is a complete sourcebook of information on Horizontal Directional Drilling, the installation of pipelines and utilities beneath obstacles such as water and roadways. HDD is a fast-growing technology in the trenchless industry.
• Provides technical information on the design, permitting, construction, bid documents, specifications, and construction of HDD applications
• Numerous HDD calculations with examples
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Horizontal Directional Drilling
Chapter 2 : Installation and Feasibility Considerations
Chapter 3 : HDD Technology and Equipment
Chapter 4 : HDD Design
Chapter 5 : HDD Installation
Chapter 6 : HDD Stress Analysis for Steel Product Pipe
Chapter 7 : HDD Pipe Stress Analysis for Plastic Pipe
Chapter 8 : HDD Tracking and Surveying
Chapter 9 : HDD Contracts
Appendix A : Turnkey Contract
Appendix B : Directional Drilling Footage Contract
Appendix C : Guidelines for A Successful Directional Crossing Bid Package
Appendix D : A Survey of Current Horizontal Directional Drilling Practices in Canada and the United States
Appendix E : Engineering Survey Sample
Appendix F : Glossary
Index
