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The course will cover the basic principles of Horizontal Directional Drilling. Specific topics will include;
proper design and layout, drill rig sizes, recycling systems, methods of piloting, types of cutting heads and reamers,reviewing geotechnical information, pull back forces and the various material suitable for HDD. Pros and Cons of various trenchless methods will be presented.
Additionally, it will provide general information on the use of PVC plastic pipe material in potable water main installations. Installation methods will focus primarily on the trenchless variety (horizontal directional drilling, slip lining, and pipebursting).
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