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Conditions Pros Cons Comments<br />

types only, such as clay,<br />

reinforced fiberglass, and<br />

concrete pipes.<br />

2. Useful for any diameter,<br />

152 mm (6 in.) or greater.<br />

depths and tunnel through<br />

various soils and rock<br />

sizes.<br />

2. Gradient and alignment<br />

of newly installed pipe is<br />

precisely controlled.<br />

insertion and extraction of<br />

the micro-tunneling<br />

machine.<br />

2. Unexpected ground<br />

conditions can lead to a<br />

blocked machine, requiring<br />

an expensive removal.<br />

trench installation of pipe is<br />

not economical or possible.<br />

Also, it is very useful for<br />

installation of gravity<br />

pipelines that require strict<br />

control of gradient and<br />

direction.<br />

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