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What are Trenchless Technologies?<br />
Trenchless Technologies are a family of construction techniques for installing or rehabilitating underground infrastructure<br />
with minimal disruption to surface traffic, businesses, and residents. Trenchless Technologies also include technologies for<br />
pipeline inspection/assessment and leak location/detection with minimal ground surface excavation.<br />
Why Trenchless Needs Good Engineers?<br />
Trenchless projects involve underground construction and subsequent associated risk given the urban<br />
environments typically encountered. The best way of managing risk is to cultivate an educated workforce of<br />
Engineers who understand these technologies. Exposure through education and practice will ensure a talented<br />
workforce capable of engaging in trenchless<br />
What types of Engineers Are Needed?<br />
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Geotechnical Engineers for characterizing<br />
ground conditions<br />
Structural engineers for designing earth support systems<br />
Construction Engineers/Managers for managing and<br />
engineering trenchless construction projects<br />
Geo-Environmental Engineers for characterizing<br />
hazardous ground conditions and remediation options<br />
Hydraulic Engineers for evaluating flows in pipelines<br />
Materials and Chemical Engineers with knowledge of material science for new pipe material, material for<br />
rehabilitation, and design of equipment<br />
Mechanical Engineers for designing equipment<br />
Electrical and Computer Engineers for designing electrical and computer-aided components<br />
What Market Segments need Engineers with knowledge<br />
of Trenchless Methods?<br />
Trenchless Technologies have become widely accepted construction tools to tackle infrastructure problems ranging<br />
from maintaining existing and extending the life of existing underground infrastructure to installing new infrastructure<br />
such as natural gas lines, power lines, water, sewer, and oil pipelines under environmentally sensitive areas, rivers,<br />
harbors, highways, airports, and in highly urbanized environments.<br />
For Trenchless construction New install and Renewal methods, visit www.NASTT-NE.org
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