TY - GEN
T1 - Experiences in adopting trenchless methods in China
AU - Ariaratnam, Samuel
AU - Chan, Wing
AU - Choi, Derek
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - Traditional methods of underground pipeline installation and replacement generally employ conventional open cut methods. These trenching methods in most urbanized settings typically create road closures, traffic delays, unnecessary detours, loss of access to homes and businesses, unsightliness, noise, and general disruption for everyone. Faced with population growth and an aging underground utility system, China has looked to emerging technologies to provide sustainable solutions to addressing this situation. Many challenges are present when promoting trenchless technologies in China including minimal local engineering knowledge, lack of trained contractors, lack of specifications, and system impact concerns raised by government owners. This paper provides a discussion of experiences in adopting trenchless technologies in China with recommendations obtained from lessons learned for individuals looking to initiate such future projects. Copyright ASCE 2006.
AB - Traditional methods of underground pipeline installation and replacement generally employ conventional open cut methods. These trenching methods in most urbanized settings typically create road closures, traffic delays, unnecessary detours, loss of access to homes and businesses, unsightliness, noise, and general disruption for everyone. Faced with population growth and an aging underground utility system, China has looked to emerging technologies to provide sustainable solutions to addressing this situation. Many challenges are present when promoting trenchless technologies in China including minimal local engineering knowledge, lack of trained contractors, lack of specifications, and system impact concerns raised by government owners. This paper provides a discussion of experiences in adopting trenchless technologies in China with recommendations obtained from lessons learned for individuals looking to initiate such future projects. Copyright ASCE 2006.
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U2 - 10.1061/40854(211)94
DO - 10.1061/40854(211)94
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:33846356657
SN - 0784408548
SN - 9780784408544
T3 - Proceedings of the 2006 Pipeline Division Specialty Conference - Pipelines 2006: Service to the Owner
SP - 94
BT - Proceedings of the 2006 Pipeline Division Specialty Conference - Pipelines 2006
PB - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
T2 - Pipelines 2006
Y2 - 30 July 2006 through 2 August 2006
ER -