Microtunneling and Horizontal Drilling – French ional Project "Microtunneling" Recommendations

The International Society for Trenchless Technology or ISTT is an organization founded in 1986 to promote and advance Trenchless Technology. ISTT encourages the formation and affiliation of societies sharing its objectives world-wide. There are now more than 20 such Affiliated Societies in 6 continents. Each is entitled to nominate a Director on the ISTT Board. For efficient day-to-day running, an Executive Sub-Committee is empowered to act for the full Board.

Preface (Andre Colson). Introduction (Michel Mermet). Part I. Microtunneling. Chapter 1. Introduction to Guidelines: Subject and Fields of Application. Chapter 2. Techniques and Theory of Operation for the Installation of Pipes by Microtunneling. Chapter 3. Summary of Parameters Affecting Work at the Site. Chapter 4. Guidelines for Investigations. Chapter 5. Guidelines for the Choice of Machines and Attachments. Chapter 6. Guidelines for Project Design, Dimensiones of Pipes and the Pipe Jacking System. Chapter 7. Guidelines for the Site Supervision. Chapter 8. Socio-Economic and Contractual Aspects. Part II. Horizontal Drilling. Chapter 9. Introduction to Guideleines: Purpose and Fields. Chapter 10. Techniques and Principles of Operation for Horizontal Drilling. Chapter 11. Summary of Parameters Affecting the Start of a Building Site. Chapter 12. Guidelines for Explorations. Chapter 13. Guidelines for the Choice of Drilling Rigs and Equipment. Chapter 14. Guidelines for a Project Design. Chapter 15. Guidelines for the Management of the Site. Appendix 1. Glossary of Symbols Used. Appendix 2. Glossary of Horizontal Drilling. Bibliography. Index.