Abstract: This paper presents an overview of quality management theory and its application in the area of trenchless technology in general, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) in particular. Current practices that support ...

Abstract: This paper reviews and evaluates three current design practices for calculating tensile loading during the installation of steel and polyethylene pipe using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). A sensitivity analysis of ...

Abstract: A literature review is presented that identifies a number of areas where procedures for the engineering design of bored installations in soil using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) can be improved through a more ...