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January 2009

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Crisis management - the global financial crisis and the trenchless industry

Crisis management - the global financial crisis and the trenchless industry

Kate Pemberton

In a relatively short period of time, the economies of the world have gone from boom to bust, and again face an uncertain economic future. Kate Pemberton asks what this means for the trenchless industry and finds reason to be cautiously optimistic.

Rocking around the rock

Rocking around the rock

Round Rock, a growing community in Texas USA, is experiencing the many benefits of trenchless techniques with less disruption to people and traffic and rehabilitated infrastructure.

We’ll always have trenchless

We’ll always have trenchless

Certain locations in Paris are essential to the management of road traffic, such as La Place d’Italie in the 13th arrondissement. Several métro lines pass through its underground, as well as concessionary pipeline networks of potable water. Old and worn out, the pipelines are in need of renewal. Axéo is on the job.

Crossing the tracks

Crossing the tracks

Situated on the banks of the River Chambal, Kota is primarily an industrial city and one of the largest municipalities in the state of Rajasthan. Much of the city’s water supply is contaminated or inadequate, necessitating a new system and up to 15 pumping stations.

Bursting gets bigger and better

Bursting gets bigger and better

High in the Ural Mountains of Russia, technology from the Scandinavian No-Dig Centre is bursting expectations.

Getting out of the trenches - embracing public participation in infrastructure planning and delivery

Getting out of the trenches - embracing public participation in infrastructure planning and delivery

Anna Grutzner

The less invasive nature of trenchless excavation works has much to commend it in helping to win community support for infrastructure projects. Yet it is not as simple as providing factual, technical information to the general public to allay concerns about proposed works in its backyard.

Exploring the Middle East - A trenchless oasis

Exploring the Middle East - A trenchless oasis

The incredible Palm Islands development off the coast of Dubai has three islands Palm Deira, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah. Dubai will have a coastline of 120 km when the development is complete.

Reducing emissions with Trenchless Technology

Reducing emissions with Trenchless Technology

David O’Sullivan

The reduction of carbon emissions has become a global concern. David O’Sullivan shares his views on the environmental advantages of Trenchless Technology over open cut techniques.

The role of CCTV in pipeline rehabilitation programs

The role of CCTV in pipeline rehabilitation programs

Billions of dollars are spent worldwide every year on the rehabilitation of wastewater systems. This work for the most part is determined by a condition assessment, which in turn is based on the data collected during an investigation. Steven Apeldoorn explains the role that Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) pipeline inspections play and what information can be obtained as part of a rehabilitation investigation program.

Pipeline inspection goes digital

Pipeline inspection goes digital

The digital sewer pipeline inspection survey system has been successfully demonstrated on a project completed for Helsinki Water.

Lasering in on CCTV

Lasering in on CCTV

Companies around the world are discovering the benefits of laser profiling to test the ovality of pipes.

HDD successfully crosses Ok Tedi River

HDD successfully crosses Ok Tedi River

Ok Tedi Mining contracted Coe Drilling to undertake the Ok Tedi River crossing project, entailing the construction of a 500 metre long DN 200 steel mine waste tailings pipeline beneath the Ok Tedi River to transport the mine waste to a newly constructed tailings dam on the west side of the river near Bige in Papua New Guinea.

Overcoming obstacles under roads

Overcoming obstacles under roads

The overcrowded A1 motorway between Hamburg and Cologne, in Germany, is currently the focus of construction work, underground works are conducted in conjunction with the road works to minimise disruption to traffic.

Specialised design considerations for liners in gravity flow pipes

Specialised design considerations for liners in gravity flow pipes

Many successful lining processes are in use around the world. Ian D. Moore, PhD, PEng Professor and Canada Research Chair, GeoEngineering Centre at Queen’s – RMC, Kingston, Ontario Canada, discusses the latest research findings on the design considerations for liners.

Repairing leaks with platelets

Repairing leaks with platelets

Yorkshire Water in the UK has utilised innovative technology inspired by the human body to seal leaks without digging up pipes.

Rehabilitating Victorian-era shaft in London

Rehabilitating Victorian-era shaft in London

Water authorities are responsible for maintaining and improving essential services to homes and businesses. The Thames Water operational area, covering London and the Thames Valley, has the greatest number of properties at risk of internal flooding in England and Wales.

Mr Kitching goes to Tokyo

Mr Kitching goes to Tokyo

In April 2008, James Kitching won the UKSTT young engineer category award. The prize was a cheque for £2,000 to be spent travelling anywhere in the world to further his knowledge and understanding of Trenchless Technology. Mr Kitching reports on his adventure in Japan.

Conference demonstrates a dynamic Japanese industry

Conference demonstrates a dynamic Japanese industry

The JSTT’s 19th annual trenchless technology conference was held on 20 November 2008 at the Hatsumeikaikan Hall in central Tokyo. This conference is well known as the only technical conference on Trenchless Technology in Japan and this year attracted about 150 people from various industries.

Reducing emissions with Trenchless Technology

Reducing emissions with Trenchless Technology

The reduction of carbon emissions has become a global concern. David O’Sullivan shares his views on the environmental advantages of Trenchless Technology over open cut techniques.

From cotton to CIPP

From cotton to CIPP

Applied Felts is a pioneer in the CIPP process and has played a pivotal role in perfecting felt liners from the very beginning of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation.

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