Smart Trenching: Installation, Renewal, Risk
There is a tremendous need to rehabilitate pipes, especially sewer and water lines. In the U.S. alone, there are 1.2 million miles of sewer pipe and approximately 880,000 miles of water distribution pipes. In both cases, the operable life of the infrastructure is 50 to 100 years. The majority of these pipes were laid in the 1940”s, after World War II, and most are 50 to 125 years old. Additionally, on-going maintenance is necessary to protect against pipe corrosion, root intrusion, structural failure and other problems.
Trenchless technology includes a large family of methods utilized for installing and rehabilitating underground utility systems with minimal surface disruption and destruction resulting from excavation. This 1-hour online course presents an introduction to the most common types of trenchless technology used in the U.S. and provides a real-life example to help you determine the correct technology for the given project.
Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles and advantages of trenchless installation methods compared to traditional excavation.
- Identify and differentiate between major trenchless installation techniques and their applications.
- Evaluate trenchless renewal methods and select appropriate solutions based on project conditions.
- Explain the concept of risk in pipeline systems and recognize key potential failure modes (PFMs).
