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Directional Drilling

Directional drilling, also known as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a minimally invasive trenchless method of installing underground utilities such as pipe, conduit or cables in a relatively shallow arc or radius along a prescribed underground path using a surface-launched drilling rig.

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Drill Master: Locating & Identifying Utility Lines
August 1, 2007
25 Years of Trenchless Technology Magazine
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Fifteen years ago, Bernie Krzys came up with an idea that seemed simple enough. What if he created a publication that co...

July 1, 2007
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Drill Master: Developing a Training Program?

Whether you’re purchasing a new drill or hiring new personnel, as a drilling contractor, training is typically one of...

October 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
HDD Successfully Used to Install Maine Sewer Pipe

Horizontal directional drilling was the trenchless method selected to upgrade an aging cast iron sewer force main that s...

October 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Getting to the Source of Used HDD

Quite simply, it’s all in the name. Nothing fancy. A descriptor, a colon and the industry acronym. Source: HDD,it&...

June 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Buying a Used Pump?

Since the HDD market has improved considerably over the last two years, new rigs and remanufactured equipment are headed...

June 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Crossing Pearl Harbor

The recent attack on Pearl Harbor was not by an enemy, but by hundreds of friendly construction workers contracted to ma...

June 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Tracking Plastic Pipe

During the industry boom a few years back, a large number of conduits were installed using horizontal directional drilli...

April 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Mid-range Rigs Continue Growth

The mid-range drill rigs may not be as glamorous as the mini rigs or as spectacular as the maxi rigs, but these machines...

April 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Drill Pipe: Handle with Care

With the recent increase in drill pipe replacement for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) units, now is a good time t...

February 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
CIPP Cleared for Launch

Cured-in-place pipeline (CIPP) rehabilitation doesn’t spring to mind when talking about NASA. While trips to the moon,...

February 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Michels Goes Under Seaway, Over Record

It’s like a word problem. You know the one: Two trains on the same track leave at different times, one from the north...

February 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Back to the Basics — Pitch & Roll

An HDD machine is a complex combination of mechanical and electronic systems and every directional drilling installation...

December 1, 2005
Directional Drilling
Mud Recycling Systems Operating & Maintenance Tips

Mud recycling systems in general are fairly simple units to operate but there are some items that need to be watched and...

October 1, 2005
Directional Drilling
HDD Used as Part of Chilled Water System Replacement in...

The year 2005 has been a big one for both celebrating the old and welcoming the new at Missouri State University. The un...

October 1, 2005
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: HDD Risk Reduction

Many contractors are often a victim of what they call the “I’ve done a shot like this before” syndrome. So corners...

October 1, 2005
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