Tabla de Contenidos:
  • CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
  • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  • 1 GENERAL
  • 1.1 Introduction and Background
  • 1.2 History
  • 1.3 Recent Innovations
  • 1.3.1 Guided Boring Method (GBM)
  • 1.3.2 Controlled Boring System (CBS)
  • 1.3.3 Development of New Steel Pipe Interlocking Joining System
  • 1.3.4 Laser-Guided Tunnel Attachment
  • 1.3.5 Mechanical Line and Grade Control Head
  • 1.3.6 Electronic (Inertial) Line and Grade Control Head
  • 1.4 Scope
  • 1.5 Related Documents
  • 1.6 Glossary and Definitions
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • L
  • M
  • O
  • PR
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • W
  • 2 PLANNING PHASE
  • 2.1 Predesign Surveys
  • 2.1.1 Site Conditions and Surface Survey
  • 2.1.2 Subsurface Survey
  • 2.1.3 Geotechnical Investigation
  • 2.1.4 Utility Locating
  • 2.1.5 Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
  • 2.2 Jacking Pits and Receiving Pits
  • 2.3 Pipe Size Considerations
  • 2.4 Length of the Bore
  • 2.5 Accuracy and Tolerances
  • 2.6 Cost Considerations
  • 2.7 Environmental and Social Benefits
  • 2.7.1 Environmental Benefits (Minimizing Noise, Vibration, and Pollution)
  • 2.7.2 Social Benefits
  • 3 DESIGN AND PRECONSTRUCTION PHASE3.1 Feasibility and Risk Assessment
  • 3.2 Steel Casing and Other Pipe Design
  • 3.2.1 Banding the Casing
  • 3.2.2 Casing Sizes
  • 3.2.3 Casing Wall Thickness
  • 3.2.4 Mid-Weld
  • 3.2.5 Installation Loads
  • 3.2.6 External Loads
  • 3.2.7 Steel Pipe Corrosion Protection Considerations
  • 3.3 Carrier Pipe Design
  • 3.3.1 Blocking/Spacers
  • 3.3.2 Internal Casing Grouting
  • 3.3.3 Hydrostatic Pressure
  • 3.3.4 Corrosion Protection
  • 3.4 Tracking, Locating, and Guidance Considerations
  • 3.4.1 Waterline System (Grade Only)
  • 3.4.2 Line-and-Grade Systems3.5 Contract Documents
  • 3.5.1 Scope of Work and Special Conditions
  • 3.5.2 Drawings
  • 3.5.3 Technical Specifications
  • 3.5.4 Geotechnical Information
  • 3.6 Differing Site Conditions
  • 3.6.1 Existing Utilities
  • 3.6.2 Different Soils
  • 3.6.3 Rocks and Boulders
  • 3.6.4 Water Table
  • 3.7 Contractor Prequalification
  • 3.7.1 General Information and History
  • 3.7.2 Experience and Equipment
  • 3.8 Dispute Resolution
  • 4 CONSTRUCTION PHASE
  • 4.1 Workspace
  • 4.2 Jobsite Layout
  • 4.3 Pits
  • 4.4 Equipment
  • 4.4.1 Attachments4.4.2 Steering Systems
  • 4.5 Lubrication Fluids
  • 4.5.1 Filtration Control and Filter Cake
  • 4.5.2 Types of Lubricants
  • 4.5.3 Lubrication System
  • 4.6 Recommended Procedures for Various Ground Conditions
  • 4.6.1 Wet, Running Sand
  • 4.6.2 Wet, Stable Sand
  • 4.6.3 Dry Sand
  • 4.6.4 Dry Clay
  • 4.6.5 Wet Clay
  • 4.6.6 Small Gravel
  • 4.6.7 Hard Pan
  • 4.6.8 Soft/Solid Rock
  • 4.6.9 Large Gravels/Small Boulders
  • 4.6.10 Hard Rock
  • 4.7 Productivity
  • 4.8 Work Plan
  • 4.9 Dewatering
  • 4.10 Inspection and Monitoring