Introduction to Horizontal Directional Drilling


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Introduction to Horizontal Directional Drilling
Introduction to Horizontal Directional Drilling
<emphasis role="bold">History</emphasis> The immense task of maintaining and expanding the utility infrastructure around the world is a challenging one. The traditional methods of replacement and repair primarily revolved around open trench construction. These traditional methods often prove to be costly and troublesome, especially with today’s congested and buried infrastructure. The high cost of open trench construction is often driven by necessary restoration of roadways, sidewalks, driveways, and landscaping. Other problems often stem from the disruption of …
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David Willoughby: Horizontal Directional Drilling: Utility and Pipeline Applications. Introduction to Horizontal Directional Drilling, Chapter (McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005), AccessEngineering Export