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Trenchless Technology Methods Reference

Trenchless installation covers a family of methods — horizontal directional drilling, auger boring, microtunneling, and pipe ramming — each suited to different diameters, ground conditions, and accuracy requirements. This reference summarizes how they compare and when to choose each.

It draws on ASCE MOP 108 (HDD) and MOP 106 (auger boring) for the selection framework.

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Methods covered

  • Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
  • Horizontal auger boring
  • Microtunneling
  • Pipe ramming — with selection criteria by soil and diameter