Geotechnical Site Investigation

Latest Geotechnical Site Investigation Articles

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  Trenchless Methods

  Environmental Inspection: The New Normal for Trenchless Projects

  Requirements for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) environmental planning and construction monitoring vary greatly across North America, but regulatory obligations...

  By: Trenchlesspedia Staff

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  Geotechnical Site Investigation

  The Science of Getting it Right: Locating Underground Utilities

  Imagine a surgeon performing surgery with the lights off: that's what it would be like to dig into the ground without first locating and marking underground...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Technology

  How to Choose the Best Trenchless Method for Your Project

  Trenchless technology will soon be the leading choice for pipeline construction and rehabilitation projects. While open-cut methods have not become obsolete, they have...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Geotechnical Site Investigation

  Understanding Important Geotechnical Information that Helps Guide Complex HDD Projects

  Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has made many aspects of pipeline construction easier. For example, it has eliminated the need for trenching, one of the most...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Construction

  The Planning Process: How to Prepare for a Successful Trenchless Construction Project

  Trenchless construction projects vary widely in terms of size, budget, and schedule. However, as with all construction projects, successful execution is heavily...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Geotechnical Site Investigation

  Stress Measurement in Rock Mass

  Rocks buried beneath the earth’s surface are subject to a variety of stresses. Determining these stresses is very important in trenchless technology as they will...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Geotechnical Site Investigation

  Job Role: Geotechnical Engineer

  Geotechnical engineers are in great demand in the field of trenchless technology and play a very crucial role in any trenchless project. They are responsible for...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Tunneling

  Microtunneling: Key Planning Elements to Know

  The planning phase for a microtunneling project typically includes data collection, core testing of soil and rock samples, and a geotechnical survey.The most important...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Trenchless Methods

  All About Potholing: What Utility Exposure Method Is Right for You?

  Before the commencement of excavation for the construction of any underground structure or utility, existing utilities must first be located and exposed. Utility...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Geotechnical Site Investigation

  Geomapping: Locating Aging Pipeline Systems

  Before Geomapping, workers relied on utility maps to locate vital subsurface systems. These maps were often out of date as they were not updated with adding new lines or...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Maintenance

  How 3D Laser Scanning Is Removing the Guesswork From Pipeline Condition Assessments

  Aging piping infrastructure continues to be a longstanding issue for many public and private organizations. Every year, companies with buried piping assets are required...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Maintenance

  How Drones Are Revolutionizing Oil and Gas Pipeline Inspections

  Less than a decade ago, the flying of drones for commercial purposes was heavily restricted. However, in 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced the...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer