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LEGACY.FOUNDER GARY VERMEER WOULD OFTEN FLY HIS PLANE TOPERSONALLY SERVICE MACHINES AND DELIVER PARTS.SUPPORT AFTER THE SALE. At Vermeer, earning your confidence is not a pursuit we take lightly. That’swhy you can count on your local Vermeer dealer for experienced service technicians and genuine Vermeer partsthroughout the life of your machine. From periodic maintenance to keep your asset in peak condition, to adviceon tooling and accessories for your next project, Vermeer experts are a call, click or text message away. To learnmore, talk to your local dealer or log on to vermeer.com.VERMEER.COMVermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the United States and/or other countries.© 2012 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

executive director’s reportJohn HemphillIstt Executive DirectorISTT Chairman Samuel Ariaratnamand I attended the North American Societyfor Trenchless Technology (NASTT) No-DigShow in March in Nashville, Tennessee,US. Also attending were Klaus Beyerfrom the German Society for TrenchlessTechnology (GSTT), Andrzej Kuliczkowskifrom the Polish Society for TrenchlessTechnology (PSTT) and Helio Rosas andDiogo Dantas from the Brazilian Society(ABRATT). I had the opportunity to addressconference attendees on the role of keyparticipants in the trenchless movement,and in particular, the pivotal place held bytrenchless societies.Manufacturers and suppliers oftrenchless equipment and products arethe entrepreneurs who define the industrythrough innovative trenchless solutions.They produce and sell a broad array oftrenchless methods for installing, repairingand replacing underground utilities.This ranges from equipment that drills,tunnels, bores, and rams new pipelinesthrough soil, to pipes, liners, coatings, andgrouts that rehabilitate or replace existingunderground utilities and services.Municipalities, utilities and users, eachwith their own needs, determine the pacethat trenchless is accepted. New, innovativeconstruction technologies are not adoptedovernight. Users must first gain confidencethat new products and approaches will notonly work, but will also prove superior toconventional approaches.Contractors and consultants, who designand oversee the installation of trenchlessprojects are the key players who ensuresuccessful results.Academics, whose research validate thebenefits and dispel the myths associatedwith trenchless installations, provide thestrong scientific foundation for trenchlessadvancements.And finally, trenchless societies, withtheir diverse membership and highlyregarded education and training programs,provide the mechanism for accelerating theadoption of trenchless technologies andmethods. The conferences and trainingcourses held by trenchless societies areexcellent vehicles for manufacturers andsuppliers; municipalities, utilities, andusers; contractors and consultants; andacademics to exchange ideas and to shareexperiences thereby helping to removebarriers to acceptance of trenchlessconstruction methods.The ultimate winner is the publicat-large, who benefit from innovative,low-cost, and sustainable solutions forinstalling much-needed new undergroundutilities and for replacing old utilitiesthat are in poor condition and subjectto failure.Yes, we have come a long way. Thanksto the contribution of so many membersof the trenchless community and theirdedication and hard-work, trenchless isnow an accepted construction practiceworldwide. Thanks to ISTT AffiliatedSocieties for all you have done to bringthe industry parties together to advancetrenchless around the globe.An internationalpartnerMeet us atIFAT in hallB4/430April 2012 - Trenchless InternationalE Engineering GmbHPischeldorfer Str. 1289020 Klagenfurt | AustriaT +43.463.48 24 24F +43.463.48 21 21info@hobas.comwww.hobas.comCC-GRP Pipe Systems -high performance solutionsfor trenchless and open-dig applicationsSewagePotable WaterRaw Water & IrrigationDrainageHydro PowerThermal Power CoolingIndustry ApplicationsGlobal insightAarsleff Pipe Technologies has more than 30years’ international experience in No-Digrenewal of pipelines. We carry out more andmore complex projects worldwide. The projectsare executed by our own subsidiaries or inclose cooperation with competent partners.The result is knowledge and understanding– also locally.6

World wrapScotts start slipliningScottish Water is about to commence a major project improving thesupply to the Kelvinbridge/Maryhill area of Glasgow using slipliningand pipe bursting. The project will involve upgrading of 1.6 miles ofold watermains, with stretches of existing cast iron watermains beingreplaced by new plastic pipes.Feasibility study to bring wastewater treatment to KosovoThe Western Balkans Investment Framework IPF1 team, based in the offices of PrishtinaRegional Water Company, have been preparing a feasibility study for investmentin wastewater infrastructure in the Prishtina area of Kosovo. There is currently nowastewater treatment in the Prishtina area and raw untreated sewage is dischargeddirectly to the Prishtevka and Sitnica rivers.Hong Kong safeguards water supplyA $US225.5 million project has been proposed to install watermainsin Hong Kong, which will improve integration between Sheung Shuiand Tai Po in Hong Kong. Trenchless methods (pipe jacking,microtunnelling or boring techniques) will predominately be usedfor laying watermains under busy road junctions.NASTT No-Dig 2012The NASTT No-Dig was held in Nashville fromthe 11–15 March 2012. The conference was anoverwhelming success with attendees attractedfrom all over the globe. Turn to page XX for a fullrecap of the conference highlights.Abu Dhabi tunnelling contract awardedZüblin has been awarded two tunnelling contractsworth approximately $US479 million by the AbuDhabi Sewerage Services Company for the StrategicTunnel Enhancement Program. The project consistsof a 40 km long wastewater tunnel with a pumpingstation at the end.Chennai sewers fixed for floodsIn order to overcome flooding in Chennai City, the ChennaiCorporation in association with the India Public WorksDepartment had prepared a scheme to improve andremodel drains. The Ministry of Urban Development,Government of India has sanctioned a project across theNorth Basin, Central Basin, Eastern Basin and SouthernBasin that entails the construction of 290 km of new drains,remodelling of 183 km of existing drains, and improving16 canals for a length of 29 km.NEWSnewsApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalNew technology fitting for DurbanThe Asbestos Cement Pipe Replacement Project will use close fit lining toreplace 1.2 km of pipe in the Pinetown Central Business District, Durban,South Africa. This process has not been used on water pipe replacementbefore in Africa and is being brought to South Africa courtesy of theDutch Government, which is sponsoring the feasibility study, skillstransfer and training component of the Pilot Project.Keep up to date with this news and more by subscribing to the Trenchless International online update.Metro Looping Project contract awardedWDS has been awarded a horizontal directionaldrilling contract by the APA Group for the Romato Brisbane Metro Looping Project, Australia. Theproject involves the installation of approximately5.8 km of DN400mm steel pipeline through horizontaldirectional drilling and trenching.www.trenchlessinternational.comApril 2012 - Trenchless International89

not enough financial investment has beenmade in core public infrastructure, this is notthe only cause of the deficit.There has also been a lack of willingnessto adopt innovative technologies (somenew, some not so new) to address theinfrastructure needs; instead we have reliedpredominantly on traditional methods. It isnot good enough to rely solely on the pastpractice of replacing buried infrastructurevia cut and cover. Practical and realisticinfrastructure rehabilitation programs needto be developed.Given the significant quantity of buriedassets (pipes) which require repair orreplacement, the potential socio-economicand environmental impact is as significant asthe deficit itself. The majority of these pipesare located in dense urban settings, buriedbeneath roadways and in some cases thevery old pipes exist under buildings andother surface infrastructure. The strict useof cut and cover techniques to decreasethe magnitude of buried infrastructurerequiring repair and replacement wouldhave a profound effect on society andother surrounding infrastructure such astransportation infrastructure.As a result, the singular use of thistechnique would restrict our ability tointervene on the amount of buried pipeIt has been recognised for many years that trenchlesstechnologies have less socio-economic, environmental andfinancial impact than traditional construction methods.required in an average year, despite thelevel of financial investment. This restrictionwould result (and has resulted) in theunrealistic average life expectancies of 150,200 or more years on buried infrastructureand continued reduction in service levels,along with coinciding increases in risk.This has been evident in recent years, withsignificant pipe failures being reported inthe media.It has been recognised for manyyears that trenchless technologies haveless socio-economic, environmentaland financial impact than traditionalconstruction methods. However,it is only now being understood thatthese benefits increase the amount ofinfrastructure work that can be completedeach year. Without a doubt, this can andis reducing the infrastructure deficit.Moreover, there is a growing ability toquantify both the life cycle costs (assetmanagement planning) and the soft costs(social and environmental) through suchthings as carbon footprint calculators. Thisability allows asset managers to plug realnumbers into their cost benefit analysis.Taking the next stepsAs important as it is to increase thefinancial investment in water, wastewaterand storm water infrastructure, it isequally important to take the next stepstoward the effective use of these financialinvestments. The increased financialinvestment will not fix the infrastructure;it will only pay for it. We need to beginto invest in technology and developprograms to physically address theinfrastructure through all and everymeans possible. To this end, TrenchlessTechnology will play a key role in ourability to reduce the water, wastewaterand infrastructure deficit.The right tool for the jobBy Randy Happel, Two Rivers Marketing, Des Moines, IowaThe role that tooling selection plays in enhancing productivity is important to ensure a successfulproject. Here, Randy Happel helps break down the process in selecting the right tool for the job andhow to extend the life of machines.The ‘business’ of the machineThere is no doubt that choosing thecorrect horizontal directional drill (HDD) isimportant for accomplishing successfulinstallations. However, while the drillprovides the power, it is the tooling thatprovides the efficiency and ultimately helpsenhance productivity.Given the many types of varying groundconditions contractors may encounter, itis not just the power, torque and pullbackcapacity of the machine, but also theeffectiveness of the tool that will result in asuccessful installation.“Tooling can be considered the ‘business’end of the machine,” says Manager ofVermeer Corporations Cutting EdgeTooling Segment Chris Fontana. “Giventhe highly competitive bidding processand tight margins, it’s very important thatcontractors choose the right tooling, notonly for minimising operational costs,but also to maximise performance andmeet deadlines.”The challenge for contractors is oftena double-edged sword. With literallyhundreds of different types of toolsthat many manufacturers will claim allaccomplish the same thing, the manyopinions and productivity claims can beconfusing and frustrating. Yet there is goodnews for installers; tooling manufacturershave responded to generalised claimsby developing design and engineeringinnovations proven to be effective in veryspecific soil types and ground conditions.Today’s tooling products are engineeringmarvels – highly intricate in design andfabric – which are the result of years ofresearch, science and in-field testing. Andas Mr Fontana explains, it is not only thedesign precision of the actual tool that mustbe taken into consideration, but how thetool will interact with the machine and affectits performance.Mr Fontana says “It’s about cause andeffect and we, as manufacturers, have anaccountability to that. A tool may havedesign features to successfully conquerspecific ground conditions, but it isn’t goodif it adversely affects the machine.”Mr Fontana cites vibration as an example.With continuous excessive vibrationtravelling up the drill stem, the long-termeffect to the machine may result in excessivewear that can damage seals, bearings andcreate other related premature wear issues.Starting from scratch: trialand errorWhile the engineering and design processused in developing new tooling are based onhighly sophisticated, intricate and preciseasset managementApril 2012 - Trenchless International“Pipe replacement should always be a posi6ve & grippingexperience”Sta6c pipeburster machinery with the unique features;1. Posi6ve grip jaw‐systems2. Minimum CO2 outcome3. Corporate Social Responsible (CRS) approved methodWeb: no-dig.dk E-mail: no-dig@no-dig.dk YouTube channel:ulrich2761pipe and conduitApril 2012 - Trenchless International24Untitled-4 1 26/03/12 11.4725

pipe and conduitApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalGiven the many types ofvarying ground conditionscontractors may encounter, itis not just the power, torqueand pullback capacity ofthe machine, but also theeffectiveness of the tool thatwill result in a successfulinstallation.disciplines, it may be somewhat surprisingto learn that the process also involves a fairamount of trial and error.Mr Fontana explains that design engineersat Vermeer begin the tooling design processby considering and analysing features ofexisting designs that have previously proveneffective in navigating specific soil types. Butthe quest to develop new tooling designs thatwill extend a tool’s function and capabilityto a wider variety of ground conditionsalso involves a combination of documentedengineering principles and some decisionsbased on years of experience and countlessin-field trials. In addition to this process,Vermeer also employs a finite elementanalysis (FEA).“The FEA process involves putting new tooldesigns to the test in simulated conditionslikely to be encountered by contractors,”Mr Fontana explains. “The process takesinto consideration the alignment and designof a tool and analyses how effective it willbe in a specific material. This identifiespotential issues in the design, and providesthe opportunity to make adjustments inadvance of the tooling manufacturing andproduction phase, sometimes before weactually build a prototype. When we reachthe point where the FEA indicates a designwill work, a prototype is built and we putit to the test in an actual drill, in an actualdrilling situation.”Mr Fontana explains that contractorinvolvement is a valuable component ofthe overall process. When testing newtooling, Vermeer engages customers andHDD contractors to complete several fieldtesting bores, drilling thousands of feet incontrolled testing environments – such as arock quarry – to evaluate the effectivenessand productivity of the design.“The field testing component is a criticalpart of the overall design process becauseit provides us with a ‘put-it-to-the-test’indication of how a tool performs in actualdrilling conditions,” Mr Fontana says. “Weturn to our customers to test new toolingdesigns in real-world situations because,ultimately, they are the ones who willbe using the tool. New tool designs aresubjected to in-field trials until the tool meetsthe performance and durability standardsVermeer expects.”Extending tooling life spanWear is inevitable. Every tool or machine– regardless of how well it’s designed, thequality of materials used to fabricate orbuild it and the maintenance it receives –has a life span and will eventually succumbto wear from repeated use. Yet, by beingdiligent in following a few key maintenancetips, contractors can extend the effectiveoperational life of their tooling investment.• Mud and drilling fluids – Mud providesthe lubrication that is essential forextending tooling life and helps maximisedrilling efficiency and productivity. HDDexperts and tooling manufacturersstrongly recommend that contractorsdo not make any concessions by cuttingback on the critical components ofdrilling fluid and mud, because doingso is likely to encourage avoidable wearand compromise the integrity of bores.Tooling is much more likely to wear outfaster if not properly lubricated.• Proper use – Knowledge of toolingcapabilities and understandingexpectations of what a specific toolis designed to do is necessary forchoosing the most appropriate tool forthe conditions encountered. Using atool in conditions other than those itwas intended for will adversely affectproductivity and promote prematurewear. Additionally, drill operators shoulddouble-check connections to the drillstring to make sure they are secure andvoid of any play.• Rebuilding – Many tools may berefurbished to help extend tool life. Forexample, ‘hard facing’ is a metallurgicalprocess of adding a surface to theexisting tool that is much harder thanthe carrier surface. The material isstrategically applied at various pointson the tool that are most vulnerable towear. This should only be attemptedby experienced companies who haveknowledge of metallurgy or metalprocessing as incompatible materials orsurfaces incorrectly applied can actuallyreduce tool life instead of enhance it.As is true of any additional equipmentenhancement, or practice designed tominimise wear and extend tooling life, MrFontana recommends contractors do acost/benefit analysis to determine if theexpense associated with enhancement canbe recouped by extending the service lifeof the tool.“In certain applications, especially whendrilling in soils that don’t create excessivewear, the additional cost of hard facing andThe Armor System – standard Gladiator.such may not be justifiable,” Mr Fontanasays. “Conversely, in areas where rockand conditions such as cemented cobbleare encountered frequently, the additionalexpense may likely justify the means.”Mr Fontana suggests that contractorsconsult with their tooling supplier about thefeasibility of refurbishing tooling productsand discuss acceptable practices beforethey buy.Whenever a tooling design allows,Vermeer uses a hard facing process – alsoreferred to as carbide grit impregnation– that provides additional reinforcementby inserting carbide chips into the weldwhen the hard surface is applied to thetool. According to Mr Fontana, addingthe carbide chips reduces the wear factorsignificantly and helps extend tooling life.“Tungsten carbide is next to diamondin terms of strength and durability and isamong the hardest substances on earth,”Mr Fontana says. “The practice of hardfacing has proven to extend tooling lifewell beyond its expectancy and in someinstances justifies the additional expense ofadding the tungsten carbide.”Before you buyContractors who are consideringexpanding their current inventory of toolingoptions can streamline the process andfeel more confident that the selectionsthey make are the right ones simply byasking a lot of questions. Buying toolingfor a specific job, although sometimesnecessary, is likely not the most prudentapproach because contractors wouldbe better served selecting tools with thecapability to navigate effectively throughmultiple conditions. Hence, versatility andfunctionality is a critical component.Additionally, with most contractors doingall they can to cut expenses and lowerinput costs, there may be a tendency toallow pricing to unjustly influence finalpurchase decisions. There is a combinationof factors and components that should beconsidered in addition to price, includingquality of fabrication (craftsmanship andengineering), the quality of manufacturingmaterials used, product warranty andserviceability, and tooling refurbishingoptions. All of these components factorinto overall tooling life span and productionefficiencies. At first look, the sticker pricemay look attractive, but over the long haul,The Armor System – Gauntlet.contractors may end up paying more inlost productivity, reduced tooling life spanand compromising service.“We’re all trying to do whatever wecan to stretch the value of a dollar,” MrFontana says, “but contractors are likelybetter served by taking a long hard lookat all the options and components beforepurchasing tooling.“The contractors should understandthe ground conditions that they will beThe Armor System – Lance.getting into, especially when acceptinga subcontractor role in a sublet job. Thegeneral contractor may not have been asthorough with soil testing and sampling aswould a contractor who would be biddinga job and doing the work themselves.This is important when considering whattooling may need to be purchased tocomplete a specific job, or expand currentoperations into different types of soils andground conditions.”pipe and conduitApril 2012 - Trenchless International2627

Cleaner shaftswith compressed airHermes Technologie has expanded its repertoire of coating abilities, adding accident preventiontechnology and automated shaft coating to complete complex jobs.The Hermes M-COATING offers automated shaft cleaning usinghigh pressure water jets (TSSR). Hermes cleaning array can now beused in hazardous areas where there is risk of explosion.The TSSR had been powered by a 24 volt motor; however, thelatest development has equipped the TSSR with a compressed airmotor. The easily installed array is constructed of stainless steel andaluminium and has been ATEX certified.The new development was inspired by a recent client tenderingfor a contract that only allowed use of explosion-protectedequipment when cleaning shafts. The new TSSR-EX was designedto meet these requirements.The TSSR is normally supplied with 24 litres of water per secondat approximately 400 bar pressure. Its high cleaning power wasverified at the Institute for Pipeline Construction, IRO UniversityOldenburg. Additionally, it is also rpm-controlled and is adjustableto the diameter of the shaft.The new development was inspired by arecent client tendering for a contract that onlyallowed use of explosion-protected equipmentwhen cleaning shafts.Hermes said that the TSSR-EX is the only shaft cleaningequipment that can be immediately put into operation with littlepreparation, because of its explosion-protected technology, andprovides an enormous cost benefit to the job.A better and safer inspectionThe TSSR is also a useful tool for cleaning shafts in preparationfor an inspection. When inspecting shafts, it is important thatall corroded material is cleaned off before the CCTV survey ofthe substrate, otherwise evaluation of the images is of limitedsignificance. This helps the engineer back in the office determinewhether the surface is sound or corroded as even low-levelinfiltration is difficult to spot on a dirty surface.The TSSR allows the operator to perform the work whilecomplying with accident prevention regulations. With this system,the operator stands outside the shaft and only has to monitor andsupervise progress; he does not have to climb into the shaft with ahand-lance and clean the shaft.Because of the advantages of the TSSR, the M-Coating clientwas awarded the contract for shaft cleaning in a refinery.Getting automatedIn 2011, ASB was added to the operator training course forM-Coating users and a year later automated shaft coating hasproven its worth.The Ergelit in action.This automated technology is proving veryeffective in lightening the operating staff’sworkload and allowing for safer operations.pipe COATINGApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalUsing ASB, all parameters for the coating process are calculated,taking into account shaft diameter and the coating thickness. Thedepth of the shaft and the length of coating to be applied aremeasured to within a centimetre by using the winch and centrifugemotor, lowered into the shaft.The computer notes the distance and calculates the quantityof Ergelit required, then the coating process begins. The pumpstarts up automatically; when the Ergelit fresh mortar reachesthe spray head, the winch starts to turn and the head projectsthe corrosion-resistant, waterproofing coating at the wall with acentrifugal force of approximately 5,000 rpm. This results in theErgelit being highly compressed.In laboratory tests, an increase in strength of up to50 per cent was found. The computer continues to control thecoating process, changes the centrifuge rotation, stops andstarts the mortar pump, and raises and lowers the centrifugeuntil the desired thickness is reached. This gives the operatora continuous update on the remaining quantity of mortarneeded and the distance that remains to be coated.The two operators are responsible for keeping up the supplyof materials and for monitoring the coating process.This automated technology is proving very effective inlightening the operating staff’s workload and allowing forsafer operations.pipe COATINGApril 2012 - Trenchless International3031

Renovating topreserve historyThe historic Balans Sewer in Middleburg, the Netherlands, was in extremely poor condition, allowingwastewater to seep into the ground below. Contractor Van der Velden Rioleringsbeheer explains how acured-in-place liner restored and preserved the culturally important sewer.The sewer’s base had a numberof holes that were allowing wastewaterto seep into the ground. This wasn’tsurprising, considering the sewer’s age,with documents from Middleburg City Hallrevealing the brick vaulted archway sewerto be nearly 400-years-old.Van der Velden’s Kees Breel said “Thisis one of the few brick sewers left inthe Netherlands. This is why it is ofhistoric importance.”In order to preserve the important sewer,the client decided to renovate it by installinga bypass inside the sewer, thus keepingthe integrity of the original brick sewer. Theclient considered several different renovationtechniques, ultimately choosing cured-inplacepipe (CIPP) installation using glassfibre reinforced plastic (GRP) liners, andcontracted Van der Velden Rioleringsbeheerfrom Nijmegen to perform the work.An unusual installationThe work had to be carried out underspecial circumstances and was verydifferent to installing liners in a regular vault.Due to the brick-profile of the vaults andtheir fluctuating measurements, a GRP linerwith a diameter of 800 mm was determinedto be the most effective renovation choice.This is the largest diameter liner that will fitin any profile, and thus would be able tomaximise the amount of water transporteddown the sewer once renovated.Unlike a typical CIPP installation, wherethe liner is expanded and cured to thefull-width of the vault’s inside diameter, thisprojects liner would be installed to not touchthe walls of canal, and instead would lieloose within the tunnel.In order to preserve the important sewer, the client decidedto renovate it by installing a bypass inside the sewer, thuskeeping the integrity of the original brick sewer.lateralsApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalThe Balans Sewer before rehabilitation.32

During the construction, the companyhad a total of 22 employees – workingdouble shifts – to get the job completedon time. Six employees worked as rigoperators, with the assistance of fouradditional personnel on each shift. Trans-VISMOS was thrilled with the DD-440T’sperformance and quality in contributing tothe successful completion of the job.Drilling deep under theShyrka RiverThe Shyrka River is located in Pustomyty,which is in the Lviv Region of western Ukraine.The customer, Lvivtransgaz, is a subsidiaryof Ukrtrangas and is a diverse enterprisethat specialises in gas transportation andunderground gas storage, compressorstation operation, and infrastructure supportfacilities – as well as the construction of gaspipelines and gas distribution stations forhousing and social facilities.Pustomyty contracted Trans-VISMOS toreconstruct the 32 inch diameter, 880 mlong gas pipeline Ivacevichy–Minsk underthe Shyrka River. For this tough task,the contractor used the American AugerDD-550T, which was the model of the yearin 1995.Speaking on project challenges, Ms Foossaid “Weather conditions for this projectwere rather difficult, with heavy snow andrain making it difficult to transport the rig,materials and accessories to the jobsite.Soil conditions varied from layers of firmsoil, sand, loam, limestone and rock whichadded to the job’s difficulties of varyingaltitudes throughout the run. The extremedifferences in altitudes were felt at the pointof entry, below the river and at the exit side.”It took four months to complete theTrans-VISMOS portion of the year-longproject. Their company had 28 staffmembers involved – 16 for rig operationand 12 for jobsite assistance.A spokesperson from PJSC Trans-VISMOS said “Because of the high qualityAmerican Augers equipment used, wealmost never suffered a breakdown or crashwith the rig. This contributed to our effectiveand high quality performance on the jobsiteand we successfully met the deadlines.”For more information, visitwww.tvm.com.uaOver the last eight years, Trans-VISMOS has successfully conducted contract work laying over50 km of various lines consisting of oil, gas and water pipelines, as well as self-flowing andpressure water carriage – all in a variety of soil conditions.Making history:the OPAL pipelineThe creation of the OPAL pipeline has not only utilised trenchless methods for crossing rivers,waterways and harbours in order to make history as the biggest natural gas pipeline in Europe, but hasalso unearthed precious historical artefact in the process.The 470 km, 1.4 m diameter OstseePipeline Anbindungs Leitung (OPAL) – whichtranslates to the ‘Baltic Sea Pipeline Link’ –will enhance energy security by connectingGermany and Europe to the major naturalgas reserves in Siberia via the over1,220 km Nord Stream pipeline.The project was first considered in2005, and construction began in 2009with WINGAS at the helm as the mainconstruction contractor. WINGAS hasan 80 per cent interest in the OPALpipeline with E.ON Ruhrgas holdingthe remaining 20 per cent. OPAL NELTransport and E.ON Ruhrgas Nord StreamAnbindungsleitungsgesellschaft are thenetwork operators.Liaising with the localsWINGAS OPAL Project Manager Hans-Georg Egelkamp says that to realise aproject like OPAL, clear and transparentcommunication was essential.“We were always in contact with thelocal authorities, the media, and the peoplewho lived near the construction site,” saysWINGAS Senior Site Engineer Michael Muth.Mr Egelkamp says that in addition to theOPAL’s vital contribution to a secure supplyof natural gas, the project also boosted theregional economy.“While the main building constructioncontracts for laying the pipeline were assignedto designated specialist firms – includingItalian specialists Bonatti and Ghizzoni, andjoint ventures like Max Streicher and Sicim,and PPS and HABAU – these firms passedon parts of these building contracts to localsub-contractors,” says WINGAS Senior SiteEngineer Michael Muth.Twelve local businesses were involved inthe construction of the OPAL, mainly for thePull-in at the Elbe River.supply of construction materials and fuel,but also for car services and food supply.Trenchless techniques for trickyterrainThe 470 km route for the OPALencountered a number of geographical andgeological challenges.oil & GAsoil & GAsApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalPJSC Trans-VISMOS workers using the DD-440T on the Armyansk – Dzhankoj gas pipeline.April 2012 - Trenchless International3637

Pull-in of the pipeline at the Peene River.Arrival of the microtunnelling machine at the Peene River.Bird’s-eye view of the pull-in at the Elbe River.oil & gasApril 2012 - Trenchless International“The combination of the dry, sandy soilof the Mark Brandenburg, its pine forestsand the various lowland areas represented aparticular challenge in terms of planning andconstruction for the section in Brandenburg,”says Mr Muth.“In Saxony, in Meißen/Coswig for example,the pipeline was fed under the Elbe River andcrosses the Autobahn A4 between Chemnitzand Dresden. The natural gas pipeline thenreaches the low mountain range landscape,marking the highest point of the route inOlbernhau in the Erz Mountains. Overall, theOPAL has an altitude difference of 700 macross its entire route.”Nearly all trenchless crossings for theOPAL were made with direct installation ofthe product pipes. All pipes in the trenchlesscrossings were coated with polyethyleneand then a vynilester-based glass-fibre(System BKB). This coating allowed thepipes to withstand the environment in anykind of soil, including rock. The pipe usedacross the entire project was supplied byEuropipe, using material L 485 MB, with awall thickness of 22.3 mm.Pipe jacking was used for theAutobahn crossing, installing concretepipes in the dimensions DN2,000 mm andDN2,400 mm, followed by the gas pipelinethen being pulled through the concretepipe. To minimise friction, crews usedliquid soap or bentonite. Microtunnellingwas used by contractor Lemme tocross the Lubmin Harbour (190 m), OderHavel Water Way (189 m) and the LöcknitzRiver (360 m), and Pfeiffer was contracted forthe Peene River crossing (950 m).Installation via horizontal directionaldrilling (HDD) was used for the ElbeRiver, utilising a culvert technique, whichinvolved a 1,078 m underground crossingthrough pipe.HDD was also used to cross the DahmeRiver at the gates of Berlin. This involveddrilling the largest horizontal bore forpipeline construction in western Europewith a diameter of 1.8 m. HDD allowedthe pipeline to cross underneath theDahme River and an adjacent natureprotection area with floodplain forests – anarea of 970 m near Bindow (the Dahme-Spreewald district).“By laying the pipeline underground, weensured that the sensitive landscape aroundthe Dahme River remained protected,” saysMr Egelkamp. “In choosing the HDD methodwe have managed to keep the disruption tothe environment to a minimum as we don’trequire additional excavation pits, nor dowe require the accompanying groundwaterdrainage.”“The combination of the dry, sandy soil of the MarkBrandenburg, its pine forests and the various lowland areasrepresented a particular challenge in terms of planning andconstruction for the section in Brandenburg,” says Mr Muth.Bonatti subcontracted Visser & SmitHanab to perform the HDD work, who utilised450 tonne Prime Drilling rig. Overall, the OPALroute crosses 172 roads, four highways,27 rail lines and 39 large water bodies.Archaeological discoveriesDuring the OPAL construction, a2,000-year-old burial ground was uncoveredin Steinfurth near Karlsburg, in the district ofOstvorpommern – one of the most valuablediscoveries made along the pipeline route.At the time of the discovery, BrandenburgState Office for the Preservation of Monumentsand State Archaeological Museum ExcavationDirector Dominik Forler said “We had alreadysurveyed the land to the right and left of the site ofthis discovery in preliminary examinations,but only stumbled across the burialground while monitoring the constructionwork. Urn fields in this state ofpreservation are very rare and thereforeof particular significance.”Before construction work on the OPALhad even begun, monument conservatorshad been examining the 100 km stretchof the pipeline in Mecklenburg-WesternPomerania and had already excavated atotal of 53 areas.They made remarkable discoveries suchas a Roman Iron Age settlement datingThis is an abridged versionof the article which appearedin the March edition ofPipelines International.For more information visitwww.pipelinesinternational.comback to between year zero and 370 ADnear Wrangelsburg south of Greifswaldin addition to well-preserved wells andfurnaces from the Pre-Roman and RomanIron Ages near Pasewalk.“Around 35,000 archaeological findsfrom 10,000 years of human history [havebeen discovered along the pipeline route],”says Mr Egelkamp.Once construction work began, thearchaeologists continued to monitorthe work in close co-operation with theconstruction supervisors, enabling themto recover and preserve as many of thehistoric artefacts along the planned routeas possible.OPAL NEL Transport Managing DirectorBernd Vogel said “The construction ofa pipeline gives archaeologists a uniqueopportunity to look below the surface.Naturally, we are delighted that thehistoric preservationists not only recoverednumerous artefacts along the OPALpipeline, but also made some spectacularhistoric discoveries in the soil.”Exhibitions were held at various museumsto showcase these historical finds.Work to secure Europe’s energysupply continuesMr Vogel says that now that the OPALis complete, the company is now directingits focus to completing construction of theapproximately 440 km NEL Pipeline, whichwill also interconnect with the Nord Streampipeline, transporting gas west to Germanyand northwest Europe.The NEL pipeline will be ready for usein 2013.HDD was also used to cross the Dahme River at the gates ofBerlin. This involved drilling the largest horizontal bore forpipeline construction in western Europe with a diameter of1.8 m. HDD allowed the pipeline to cross underneath theDahme River and an adjacent nature protection area withfloodplain forests – an area of 970 m near Bindow(the Dahme-Spreewald district).LINING SOLUTIONSFOR THE21ST CENTURYGlass fiber reinforced, UV light cure pipe liner:Keine Kompromisse SAERTEX-LINER bei der Kanalsanierung.®SAERTEX multiCom ® LPInstallation per ASTM 2019Chemically tested and engineered per ASTM 1216Higher relined flow rate than traditional felt linersNo styrene releaseNo licence fee or restricted territoriesProfessional training of new installersRental equipment for UV-light installation availablewww.saertex-multicom.comhigh quality,corrosion resistantglass fiber12200 - A Mt. 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The Universal HDD rig in place.The rig in the heated enclosure.oil & gasApril 2012 - Trenchless Internationallittle time, with significant pressure beingplaced from the client.The rig was delivered to the left shoresite of Kama River. Site preparations beganand a heated enclosure was constructed toencompass the rig, mud delivery system,and storage for mud supplies, includingfield laboratory, mud mixing ditch, and othersmall support equipment. The water wassupplied to the site by a 2.5 inch pipe.Drilling fluids had to beadjusted according to the newconditions of the crossing.The new formula specifieddoubling the duo-vis additivein the final section of the bore.Well tailoredEngineering and project analysis wasconducted by Geomaster using a geo-radarto access the geological conditions of thebore path. The analysis found the averagedepth of the bore hole was 45 ft (32 ft underthe bottom of the river), and consisted offatty, low-water clay. These parameterswere acceptable given the rig’s maximumcapacity of 220,000 lbs.The drilling fluid was tailored specificallyfor the project by engineers from UNIRUSGroup, and contained the following MI-Swacocomponents: bentonite maxgel, additivespoly plus, polypac, rod ease and duovis.The drill head entered the ground on18 October and EcoTEK began the pilothole. A Cable DigiTrak Eclipse was chosenas the locating system. The first section of thepilot hole was drilled without complications;however, further progress was hampered by adeviation to the right of the planned trajectory,along with a lower rate of penetration.Several attempts to adjust the directionof the pilot hole failed and the drill head hadto be removed for visual inspection. Basedon wear to the tooling, the bore path wasnot in clay. The presence of gravel on thedrill head confirmed that ground conditionswere varying as the pilot hole drilled deeper.It was evident that a layer of sandand gravel mixture was causing steeringproblems, and several attempts tocircumvent this layer failed because thedrill head kept deviating to the right. It wasdecided to stop the work until the situationcould be resolved.Time was passing and delivery datesfor the job were quickly approaching. Itwas decided to perform a second andmore thorough study of the geological thecondition of the crossing. The second studyconfirmed the worst; the initial study of thecrossing was interpreted incorrectly and thebore path was in a fairly condensed layer ofgravelly soil.A new approachDespite the significant loss of time andteam morale, there were several options lefton how to proceed:• Continue drilling in gravelly soil – anoption which had already proved difficult• Go under the layer of gravelly soil – whichcould result in failure of the last stages ofpilot hole boring• Pass in a small corridor between thebottom of the river and the top portion ofthe layer of gravelly soil without allowingthe pipeline to float up.The decision was made to go with the lastoption, despite the fact it required very highprecision, and there was still the possibilitythere could be gravel on the individualsections of the path. Drilling fluids had to beadjusted according to the new conditionsof the crossing. The new formula specifieddoubling the duo-vis additive in the finalsection of the bore. Additionally, the depthof pilot hole allowed for using a wirelesstransmitter with the Eclipse locating system.An icy situationWhen all problems seemed to be resolvedand the second attempt was ready tocommence, winter arrived and the first iceappeared. The thin ice prevented use ofa walk-over locating system, and it wasunclear how long it would be until it wassafe for crews to move across the ice.This problem was solved by the local icefishermen,who were also eager to startfishing on first ice. As soon as they couldsafely traverse the ice, it was time to startthe job again.In December the work resumed. This wasfollowed by eight days of continuous workand, after two 12 hour shifts, and the drillhead exited at the indented break-throughlocation on the island. The 5,250 ft of6.25 inch diameter pipeline was alreadywaiting on the island.The first ice on the Kama River wasgaining strength very slowly. By the time thepilot bore was ready for the initial reaming,there was no way to transport drill rodsfrom the rig to the exit point on the island.A reverse reaming process was utilised tocomplete the remaining parts of the job.The reaming was completed by pushing thereamer and chain on drill rods away fromthe rig. Complete expansion of the bore to11.85 inches was completed successfullybefore the New Year.A well-oiled machinePullback of the pipeline went without ahitch. On average, pullback of one 20 ftrod took approximately three minutes,specifically, one minute for a pullback andtwo minutes for break-out and unloadingof a rod. The job was completed aftertwenty-eight-hours.Anyone who has worked on a complex oiland gas pipeline knows that final completionof the project is dependent upon thecustomer’s approval and acceptance tests.The pipeline underwent three different tests.The first test was designed to find anydeformation in the pipeline by pulling a metalsphere through. The second assessmentwas done under 80 atmospheric pressure(atm). The final and third test was completedunder 80 atm after connecting to a smallsection of pipeline on the island, a pipelinethat was installed by EcoTEK earlier thatyear using a Universal HDD UNI-60x70.All tests were completed successfully,and a week later oil was flowing from theisland though the pipeline to the collectionstation across the Kama River, giving thistale of adventure a happy ending.oil & gasApril 2012 - Trenchless International4243

industry newsHow to effectively marketyour business in trenchlessThe high penetration rates and heavy use of the internet has led to a proliferation of new types ofmarketing tools that are the perfect complement to traditional marketing.While many customers get theirproduct and service information fromadvertising, tradeshows, sales calls, andpersonal and professional networks, thereare over two billion internet-users in theworld, according to reports from NielsenOnline. This has a great impact on thestrategies used in marketing.Infrastructure Marketing SolutionsManager Jacinta Hannaford said thatthis creates an exciting opportunity forbusinesses in the trenchless industry.“Properly blending traditional marketingtactics, such as advertising, with new tactics,such as producing online educationalresources and articles, can produce strongsales leads and growth results,” saidMs Hannaford.“However, Trenchless Technologycompanies don’t always use these newtools, either due to being unable to keepup with rapid changes in marketing, or lackof resources.”To help Trenchless businesses of allsizes understand the how, what and whyof advertising, Infrastructure MarketingSolutions has produced a whitepaper calledMs Hannaford said that this resourcehelps businesses in the industry understandhow to create strategic plans, and selectsound tactics and promotional channels.Infrastructure Marketing Solutions ManagerJacinta HannafordThe whitepaper includes:• The marketing fundamentals• Planning your marketing• Ten strategies for marketing• The most effective marketing channels• The importance of research andmeasurement• Marketing plan template.Our secretto marketingthat works?We knowtrenchless.April 2012 - Trenchless International“Properly blending traditional marketing tactics, such as advertising, with new tactics, such asproducing online educational resources and articles, can produce strong sales leads and growthresults,” said Ms Hannaford.Infrastructure Marketing Solutions creates engaging marketing and communications specifically forbusinesses in the trenchless industry.For more information visit www.trenchlessinternational.com/services or contact Sales ManagerTim Thompson: +61 3 9248 5100 or tthompson@gs-press.com.au OR Industry Marketing ManagerJacinta Hannaford: jhannaford@gs-press.com.auInfrastructure MarketingSolutions creates customisedpromotion for businesses ininfrastructure.It is a new division of GreatSouthern Press, the publisher ofTrenchless International magazine.This gives our team uniqueexpertise in the infrastructureindustry to create integratedmarketing communicationcampaigns that influence andpersuade your audiences.Contact+61 3 9248 5100 | tthompson@gs-press.com.autrenchlessinternational.com/services44

Under London – this timewith a lot less trenchingBy Dec Downey, Principal Trenchless Opportunities LtdIn the feature article Under London published in this magazine in July 2010 we learned of the NewRiver constructed in 1613 by Sir Hugh Myddleton to supplement traditional water sources; the Thamesand Fleet Rivers, the Walbrook and the Tyburn Stream feeding Conduits and Fountains in the City.londonThis is not the whole story, the final linkin the chain was provided by the Fellowshipof the Brotherhood of St Christopher, atrade organisation that regulated the activityof the water bearers, men and womenwho literally went ‘the last mile’ carryingsix gallon tankards to deliver water to thehouses of all but the very few rich folkswho could afford a private supply deliveredthrough lead ‘quills’.The legacy of this historic trade is to befound in the modern Worshipful Companyof Water Conservators; originally a Guildfounded by water professionals in 1988,now a City Livery Company that promotesawareness of the science and practiceof water conservation and environmentalmanagement. The company was developedin parallel with ISTT, in fact Ted Flaxman,our Chairman Emeritus and Colin Bland,Chairman of the ISTT Guarantors bothserved as Masters of the Water Conservatorsfrom 1996–9.The 21 st Century brings fresh challenges;the City – which has grown in populationfrom 225,000 in 1605 to 13.7 million in2010 – faces major problems of waterlosses, ageing sewers and the constructionof new transportation links under themetropolis. Thames Water manages morethan 32,000 km of water pipe in Londonand the Thames Valley area, including44 per cent that are over 100 years old.Since privatisation in 1990, it has invested£10 billion in upgrading infrastructurefacilities to reduce leaks and bursts.Putting the programs in placeIn the past five years it has replaced21,000 km of old cast iron mains by opencut construction, horizontal directionaldrilling, pipe bursting and sliplining to cutleakage by 27 per cent. In the next fiveyears Thames Water will invest another£5 billion to upgrade watermains andsewers. The Final Business Plan agreedwith the industry regulator OFWAT includesrenewal of almost 1,100km of water mainsin AMP5 (2010-15).Thames Water manages 106,400 kmof wastewater including 40,000 km ofprivate sewers and lateral drains adoptedin October 2011. In AMP5 it will use CCTVsurvey 7,500 km and rehabilitate 262 kmWaterflow Group installing UV cured CIPPunder Network Rail tracks in London.of sewer to maintain serviceability andminimise flooding. The inclusion of theprivate sewers and lateral drains in itsresponsibilities is a major challenge, it isexpected that the company will experiencea very significant increase (4X) in sewerblockages as a result of the transfer.The company is also embarking on amajor initiative, the Thames Tideway schemeinvolving construction of two massive tunnelsrunning across London collecting from the35 most polluting overflows into the ThamesMayor Boris Johnson and Minister for Transport Justine Greening launch the Crossrail Project in March 2012.and conveying the sewage to the enlargedBeckton sewerage treatment facility, thesite of Bazalgette’s historic Northern Outfall.The scheme is underway, the £635 million,6.4 km Lee Tunnel running from Abbey Millsto Beckton kicked off in December 2011.The 7 m diameter tunnelling machine ‘BusyLizzie’ is in place, at the bottom of an 80 mshaft, ready for the commencement of thedrive. The next phase, the 25 km ThamesTunnel, running from Acton to Abbey Millsis now in the second stage of consultation.Trenchless requiredAnd if this volume of construction workseems daunting, in a year when London willbe overflowing with visitors to the OlympicGames, the £14 billion Crossrail TunnelProject, Europe's largest constructionsproject, has just commenced at Royal Oak inWest London. A 7.1 m tunnelling machineWhilst the Thames Water’s Lee Tunnel and the Crossrailprogram has attracted major media attention, the renovation ofLondon’s transportation system infrastructure keeps specialistcontractors busy and provides opportunities for innovationsolutions to solve the increasingly tricky problems of buriedinfrastructure in close proximity.londonApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalApril 2012 - Trenchless International4647

SEE YOU ATlondonApril 2012 - Trenchless Internationalin England and Wales. Between April 2005and March 2010 Anglian Water invested£150 million in maintaining its 43,000 km ofsewers by using methods including reliningand sliplining. Currently Anglian Wateris relining over 5 km of sewage pipes inHorncastle, Mablethorpe and Withern, set tobe finished in Spring 2012.Yorkshire Water operates 62,000 milesof water and sewerage mains, and is oneof Yorkshire’s biggest companies. Thecompany collects, treats and distributeswater in Yorkshire, supplying around1.24 billion litres of drinking water each day.Yorkshire Water is underway with its 2010–2015 £100 million plan to reduce sewerflooding, part of which entails improving itssewerage assets to better deal with extremeweather conditions.Welsh Water has been financedsince 2001 by Glas Cymru, a companylimited by guarantee and therefore hasno shareholders. Welsh Water provideswater supply and sewerage services toover three million people living and workingin Wales and some adjoining areas ofEngland. The company supplied on average900 million litres of water every day througha network of 27,000 km of watermains,including 532 pumping stations and715 service reservoirs. It collects wastewaterthrough a network of 19,000 km of sewers.Welsh Water is in the process of investing£1.3 billion in its water and sewage networkbetween 2010 and 2015.Severn Trent Water provides waterand sewerage services to over 3.7 millionhouseholds and businesses in theMidlands and mid Wales. Severn Trenthas an ongoing program of worksreplacing old, brittle PVC pipes, andcement and iron watermains.ScotlandUnlike England and Wales, water andwastewater provision in Scotland is througha public corporation accountable to thepublic through the Scottish Government.Scottish Water is regulated under frameworkestablished by the Water Services ScotlandAct 2005, allowing an economic regulator,the Water Industry Commission for Scotland,to set the cost of the service independently.Scottish Water is a publicly ownedcompany, formed by a merger of Westof Scotland Water Authority, East ofScotland Water Authority and Northof Scotland Water Authority under theWater Industry (Scotland) Act 2002. Thecompany provides 1.3 billion litres ofdrinking water every day and takes awayNorthern IrelandWater840 million litres of waste water daily.Scottish Water uses technology such assliplining and pipe bursting in their toolkitof rehabilitation techniques.Northern IrelandUnlike in the United Kingdom, there isno economic regulator for water supplyand sanitation in Ireland. Water supply andsanitation services in Ireland, in contrastto most countries in the world, have beenprovided free of charge to domestic userssince 1997.Northern Ireland Water is a governmentowned company, which is a statutory tradingbody owned by central government butoperating under company legislation withsubstantial independence from government.The company was set up in April 2007 toScottish WaterUnitedUtilitiesDwr ˆ CymruWelsh WaterSouth WestWaterNorthumbrianWaterSevern TrentWaterWessexWaterYorkshireWaterThamesWaterAnglianWaterSouthern WaterBetween April 2005 and March 2010 Anglian Water invested£150 million in maintaining its 43,000 km of sewers by usingmethods including relining and sliplining.provide the water and wastewater servicesin Northern Ireland.The company supplies 625 million litresof water daily for approximately 1.7 millionpeople, as well as treating 134 million m³of wastewater every year. Northern IrelandWater operates 26,500 km of watermainsand 14,500 km of sewers. The companyis currently in the second phase of itsongoing Watermains Rehabilitation Project,which has a planned investment of over£100 million over the five years.The company is planning a large amountof investment over the next few years toprotect public health and the environment.By 2020 the company is planning toinvest £3 billion in reducing leakage levels,lowering flood threats and improving waterand wastewater quality.Royal Melbourne Showgrounds23-24 October 2012BIGGER--------EXHIBITION SPACEMORE-------LIVE DEMONSTRATIONSCENTRAL----------CAPITAL CITY LOCATION2012www.trenchlesslive.comNO-DIG DOUG IS BACK!52

SASTT celebrates 20 th anniversaryThe board of the South African Society for Trenchless Technology (SASTT) held its annual general meeting on28 February 2012, marking the 20th anniversary of the Society’s inaugural meeting held in 1992 in Rosslyn.Vice President Mike King took the chair and the now-former President Andries Lötz presented his report. One of the reporthighlights was an announcement of the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa’s (IMESA) admittance of the SASTT asa professional affiliate member. The board of SASTT reciprocated the honour, after the constitution of SASTT had been amendedaccordingly. At the conclusion of the report, the chairman called on Kevern Ramborosa to present the President a certificate whichconfirmed the status of SASTT as professional affiliate of IMESA.The meeting also announced the board members for 2012, including the induction of the new President, Mike King of VelaVKE Consulting Engineers, who is replacing Mr Lötz of Johannesburg Water. At the conclusion of the event, the Chairman invitedeveryone present to partake in the braai that had been arranged and sponsored by Insitu-Pipelines to commemorate the SASTT’s20th anniversary.Global leaders recognised at NASTT No-Dig 2012At the North America Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) Nashville No-Dig 2011 Awards Ceremony, ISTTExecutive Director John Hemphill was honoured with the 2012 NASTT Chairman’s Award for Outstanding LifetimeAchievement. As Executive Director of NASTT, Mr Hemphill’s achievements have included co-ordinating the HDD Consortium’sdevelopment and publication of HDD Good Practices Guidelines. Also during his tenure, the society’s educational programswere significantly expanded, membership increased, the annual No-Dig Show grew in size and scope, and good practicesguidelines were developed for other trenchless procedures. Mr Hemphill took up the appointment of ISTT Executive Director inJune 2008.Also recognised at the Nashville conference was the 2012 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year Award, which was presentedto Dr Samuel Ariaratnam for his outstanding achievements within the trenchless community and as Chairman of the ISTT.ISTT newsUKSTT welcomes Dec DowneyColin Tickle, UKSTT chairman, was delighted to welcome Dec Downey, one of three new council members, at the firstUKSTT council meeting since the society’s AGM in October 2011. Mr Downey, who recently stepped down from the roleas Chairman of ISTT when it was passed to Dr Samuel Ariaratnam, is a past Chairman of UKSTT. Also elected were Roger Kern andErnie Wardle. Colin took the opportunity to record the departure from council of Steve Kaminik and offer his sincere appreciation forall the support and effort that Steve has given the society over the years.ISTT Executive Director John Hemphill receivingthe 2012 NASTT Chairman’s Award.Dr Samuel Ariaratnam with Hallof Fame inductee Bernie Krzys.ISTT newsApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalNo-Dig Turkey Summit a great successThe Turkish Society for Infrastructure and Trenchless Technology (TSITT) held the No-Dig Turkey Summit in Istanbulfrom 18–19 November 2011 with the support of ISTT. The No-Dig Turkey Summit commenced with a welcoming speechby Chairman of TSITT Yasin Torun and was followed by ISTT Executive Director John Hemphill and ISTT ChairmanDr Samuel Ariaratnam. Turkish Minister of Forestry and Water Works Dr Veysel Eroglu presented the keynote speech.Dr Eroglu expressed his enthusiasm toward the establishment and the activities of the TSITT, pledging continuing Ministry supportfor TSITT and the International No-Dig 2015 Conference and Exhibition, which will be held in Istanbul. In the afternoon session, apanel entitled ‘No-Dig Technologies in the World and in Turkey’ took place with Undersecretary Dr Hasan Zuhuri Sarikaya as the panelchair, and panel members TSITT Vice Chairman Ahmet Gulec, Dr Ariaratnam, GSTT Executive Director Dr Beyer, Dr Fevzi Yilmaz ofFSM University and Dr Hanifi Copur of Istanbul Technical University.Dr Ariaratnam with TSITT horizontal directional drilling (HDD) Working Group Leader Onur Kaya and TSITT HDD Working GroupConsultant Orkun Cevizci led training on HDD on the second day of the summit. A Turkish book published by TSITT, Driller’sHandbook and Daily Log, was distributed to the training participants.São Paulo call for papersThe 2012 No-Dig São Paulo, to be held 12–14 November 2012 in Brazil, is encouraging potential authors to prepareand submit presentations for the conference.The event will take place in conjunction with the ISTT international event for the first time in Latin America. Approximately100 national and international exhibitors will present their innovations in products and services.The main theme of the conference is Trenchless City, with papers invited on HDD, rehabilitation and replacement, pipe bursting,geotechnical analysis, soil inspections, microtunnelling, asset management, leak management, work safety and regulations, andpublic investment.Abstracts may be sent electronically through www.acquacon.com.br/intranet until 22 April 2012.April 2012 - Trenchless International5455

See the best show in earth!In October 2012, companies around the world will be heading Down Under to showcase their mostcutting-edge advancements in No-Dig technology at Trenchless Live 2012, held in the Royal MelbourneShowgrounds, Melbourne, Australia.Trenchless Live is an experiencelike no other. It provides exhibitors withthe chance to highlight their latest andbest trenchless equipment; and it providesattendees with the chance to witness thismachinery live in action.In 2012, Trenchless Live is beingstaged from 23–24 October at the RoyalMelbourne Showgrounds.The exciting, hands-on exhibitionwill be complemented by keynotepresentations, case studies and otherThe Gala Dinner provides the perfect opportunity tonetwork with clients and colleagues.papers to be presented as part of theconference program.On both mornings of the conference, afree Keynote Breakfast presentation willbe staged. The topics to be covered willbe asset management and the nationalbroadband network. The free breakfastkeynote sessions were one of the highlightsof the 2010 event.Trenchless Live is a must attend foranyone wanting to make their mark on theAustralasian market.The Gala Dinner will be a suitablyglamorous affair.Country’s finest –NASTT No-Dig 2012The NASTT’s 21 st No-Dig show returned to the home of countrymusic, Nashville Tennessee, from 12–15 March.The 2012 event, held at the GaylordOpryland Conference and Exhibition Centre,brought together attendees from NorthAmerica and across the globe for the sixstream technical program and an exhibitionfeaturing the latest in trenchless productsand services.Conferences attendees rose early toattend the annual NASTT No-Dig ShowKick-Off Breakfast which was openedby NASTT Chairman George Ragula.Outgoing Board Members George Cowan,Mark Hallett, Jim Hoggatt, Kaleel Rahaimand Robert Westphal were thanked for theirservices and new board members werewelcomed.The Exhibition Hall was officially openedby Mr Ragula together with programcommittee and sponsor companies.Companies offering trenchless productsand services, from North America andabroad, exhibited to hundreds of delegatesand visitors.The technical program this year featured140 papers on a diverse range of trenchlesstopics. Delegates were early to rise to takeadvantage of this great opportunity.The Gala Dinner proved to be a night ofgreat entertainment and socialising. JohnHemphill received the NASTT’s Chairman’sAward for Outstanding Lifetime Service. TheTrent Ralston Award for Young TrenchlessAchievement was presented to Dan Willemsand for the first time the NASTT presentedand recognised its inaugural Hall of Fame –class of 2012.The inductees of this inaugural Hall ofFame included the late Gary Vermeer,founder of Vermeer Corporation; FrankCanon, Baroid Industrial Drilling Products;and Bernie Krzys, president and publisherof Trenchless Technology magazine. Eachhas left his mark on the trenchless industryin unique and exemplary ways.ISTT Chairman Dr Samuel Ariaratnamwas also honoured at the conferenceby being named the 2012 TrenchlessTechnology Person of the Year byTrenchless Technology magazine.Digging for goldMake sure to mark it on your calendars– the 22 nd NASTT No-Dig show will be heldin the state of the gold rush – Sacramento,California. The show will be held atthe Sacramento Convention Centre from3–7 March 2013.A selection of NASTT past Chairman.The latest Vermeer equipment atTrenchless Live 2010.The busy exhibition hall.ISTT newsconferencesThe students at the NASTT No-Dig Annual Auction.April 2012 - Trenchless InternationalTrenchless Live 2010 demonstration.Janette and Jim Rankin.April 2012 - Trenchless International5657

ISTT No-Dig headsDown UnderNo-Dig Down Under will take place in sunny Sydney, Australia, from 1−4 September 2013. The ISTT isthrilled to be returning to Australia for the 2013 No-Dig International Conference and Exhibition.The conference program willfeature international experts on rehabilitationand installation, Super Panels that will tacklecontemporary trenchless issues, speakerswho have worked on recent large No-Digprojects the world over, and streamedtechnical sessions.The impressively-sized exhibition willshowcase all the latest and best trenchlessproducts and services on the market.The 31 st ISTT No-Dig will feature an excitingsocial program, including a Gala Dinnerand Awards Evening, allowing delegates tonetwork and meet industry colleagues fromthe trenchless fraternity. As well as a cruiseon Sydney’s beautiful harbour.Whether you’re thinking of being a sponsor,exhibitor or delegate at the InternationalNo-Dig 2013, here are five great reasonswhy you should book your flights now.An underground successThe Underground Construction Technology International Conference and Exhibition, held from24–26 January in San Antonio, Texas, US, drew a crowd of more than 2,450, encompassing allunderground construction and rehabilitation disciplines.The conference, better known asUCT to the industry, is an annual industryevent that brings together contractors,utility providers, consulting engineers,manufacturers and service providers in abusiness and educational environment.UCT encompasses all undergroundconstruction and rehabilitation disciplines.As at any major trade show, the exhibitfloor is a primary focus of attendees.Exhibitors at UCT displayed a wide arrayof products and services. In addition,the RehabZone was also located in theexhibition and showcased its unique,no-sell format providing information aboutwater and wastewater infrastructurerehabilitation.Attendance was strong at more than100 primary educational and trainingsessions covering a wide variety of subjects,many offering Continuing Education Units(CEUs) and Professional DevelopmentHours (PDHs) through the University ofTexas at Arlington. For the third consecutiveyear, the Damage Prevention and SafetyProgram played an essential and growingpart of the educational program alongwith the popular WaterWorks Conferenceco-located with UCT.Product launchesMany exhibitors continued a trend ofintroducing new products at UCT.Vermeer Marking Manager Jason Zylstrasaid “One of our biggest launches isour new Borestore for HDD tools andaccessories. We also introduced ourlatest rock boring technologies, one usingmagnets of opposing polarity that arerotated rapidly to create a percussiveaction at the drill head to fracture rock, theother employing a dual rod drilling system.”TT Technologies introduced a newstatic pipe bursting model and a keyholedirectional drilling system.ContractorsTed Berry Company Vice President andSenior Project Manager Matt Timberlake said“As a contractor and active member in theInternational Pipe Bursting Association (IPBA)there is nothing that we value higher thana conference that results in collaborationamong participants and active participationby its attendees. The ability to collaborate withother industry leaders on issues that pertainto every-day challenges we face is invaluable.The educational sessions that I was involved inhad attendance that exceeded expectations,and members of the audience were botheager to learn and to participate.”Insituform Area Manager of BusinessDevelopment Anthony Aderhold said “Thetechnical sessions were very informativeand comprehensive, covering a wide varietyof topics and projects for the industry.San Antonio is a wonderful host city withnumerous hotels and restaurants close by,all within walking distance.”conferencesApril 2012 - Trenchless International1. See SydneySydney is the perfect place to mix businesswith pleasure. The renowned city sits on oneof the world’s most iconic shores, CircularQuay, which is home to the Harbour Bridgeand Opera House.2. Learn from the bestThis truly international conference willfeature high-profile speakers from aroundthe globe. Find out about new andemerging technologies, hear from localand international academics, and listen tounique and challenging case studies from theworld’s most interesting trenchless projects.3. Big country, big ideasAustralia is the birthplace of manyinnovative trenchless technologies, and ishome to one of the largest and most activeISTT affiliated societies in the world. No-DigDown Under 2013 provides the perfectopportunity to meet with the people andcompanies behind developments taking thetrenchless world by storm.4. A big no-dig futureThe Australian trenchless market isgrowing rapidly, with councils and utilitiesDown Under regularly requesting a trenchlessoption. With a booming resources sector, anexpanding urban population and the rolloutof the National Broadband Network, now isthe perfect time to explore the opportunitiesthis rapidly growing market represents.5. Discover the land Down UnderWhy not combine your trip to No-Dig DownUnder 2013 with a little Aussie sightseeing?The Great Barrier Reef, Red Centre andcosmopolitan Melbourne are all just a shortflight from Sydney and are awaiting yourdiscovery before or after the world’s premiertrenchless event.Visit www.nodigdownunder.com to find out more. For Sponsorshipand Exhibition information, call Tim Thompson on +61 3 9248 5100 oremail tthompson@gs-press.com.auThe UCT Exhibition.ConferencesApril 2012 - Trenchless International5859

ISTT welcomesnewAffiliatedSocietiesconferencesApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalBeijing gathers global expertsThe second International Conference of Pipelines and Trenchless Technology, held at the NationalConvention Center in Beijing, China, 26–29 October 2011, was a resounding success, drawing over540 participants from around the globe.The event, organised by Joint Centrefor Trenchless R&D and the Centre forUnderground Infrastructure Research andEducation, provided a world forum on itstheme: ‘Sustainable Solutions for Water,Sewer, Gas and Oil Pipelines.’During the conference, 80 technicalpresentations were given, with theInternational Conference of Pipelines andTrenchless Technology (ICPTT) 2011Proceedings publishing 253 papers. Theconference also resulted in 19 papersbeing published in the Division’s Journal ofPipeline Systems Engineering and Practice.The delegates came from the US,Canada, UK, Germany, Korea, India, Iran,Japan, Egypt, New Zealand and China.The exposition held 33 exhibitors from allaspects of the trenchless industry, includingconstruction equipment, trenchless andpipeline services, and media.Dr Baosong Ma, Director JointCentre for Trenchless R&D (CTRD) andVice Chair Department of Drilling andFoundation Engineering, China University ofGeosciences – Wuhan and Dr MohammedThe exposition held 33 exhibitors from all aspects of thetrenchless industry, including construction equipment,trenchless and pipeline services, and media.Najafi PE, M.ASCE, Director of CUIRE arecredited for the technical program.The technical program ran from27–28 October and three workshopswere held on 29 October: Pipeline andTrenchless Technology Advances, PipelineRehabilitation, and Large Diameter PrestressedConcrete Cylinder Pipe, attendedby approximately 120 pipeline professionals.Highlights of the Plenary Session includedpresentations by Professor Li Zhendong, theChairman of China Urban Water Associationand former Vice Minister of Ministry ofHousing and Urban-Rural Development ofChina, and by Dr Tom Iseley PE, M.ASCEof Purdue University Indianapolis.ICPTT attracted international visitorsincluding John Galleher, PE, M.ASCE,Pipeline Division EXCOM Vice Chair; Dr RaySterling, Professor emeritus at LouisianaTech University and ISTT past Chairman,ISTT Chairman Dr Samuel Ariaratnamand Michael Stift PE, M.ASCE, ASCETAC Member.The ICPTT 2012 will be held on19–21 October 2012 in Wuhan, China.3The ISTT is delighted to welcomethree new trenchless organisations asAffiliated Societies. This includes thefirst ever Society located in the MiddleEast, the United Arab Emirates Societyfor Trenchless Technology (UAESTT),which covers the regions of Abu Dhabi,Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah,Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. The othertwo newcomers are the Romanian Societyfor Trenchless Technology (RoSTT) andthe South European Society for TrenchlessTechnology (SESTT).Over the years, the ISTT has supportedseveral initiatives in the Middle East, and isUpcoming EventsNo-Dig Poland 201216–19 April 2012, The Uroczysko Hotel,Kielce, Polandwww.nodigpoland.tu.kielce.pl/No-Dig India 201214-15 May 2012, Bangalore, Indiawww.no-digindia.com/Second Colombian and First Andean andCentral American Congress and Exhibitionof No-Dig Technology17–18 May 2012Cartagena de Indias, Colombiawww.ictis.orgUnderground Infrastructure ResearchConference and Trenchless TechnologyRoad Show5–6 June 2012, Niagara Falls, CanadaScotiabank Convention Centrewww.civil.uwaterloo.ca/catt/TrenchlessRoadShow2012/roadshow.htmpleased to see the formation of the UAESTT.The ISTT believes there are tremendousgrowths opportunities in Romania,especially in trenchless rehabilitation andhorizontal directional drilling (HDD), andthe formation of this new society will bea positive step forward promoting thesetechniques. This SESTT region coversthe countries of Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia,Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, andMacedonia, regions of Europe that are duefor rehabilitation projects, considering itsageing and damaged buried infrastructure.ISTT Executive Director John Hemphilland ISTT Chairman Sam AriaratnamNo-Dig Moscow5-8 June 2012, Moscow RussiaTrenchless Engineering 201213–15 June 2012, Zawiercie, Polandwww.konferencje.inzynieria.com/inzynieria/enSingapore International Water Week1-5 July 2012, Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expoand Convention Centre, Singaporewww.siww.com.sg/Trenchless Asia 20122–4 July 2012, Singaporewww.trenchlessasia.comhave recently toured Romania, meetingwith Gregor Janc who was instrumentalin establishing the society. They alsotravelled to Bucharest to meet variousmembers of the newly-formed RoSTT. Thetrip included a tour of the Hobas factoryin Ilfov and the Petrobrazi Oil Refineryin Ploiesti. Mr Ariaratnam stated thatRomania has a thriving trenchless market,which is expected to grow over thenext few years.The ISTT is extremely positive about theformation of these three societies, and looksforward to working with them to promotethe benefits of trenchless technologies.No-Dig Live 20122–4 October 2012 Coventry, UKwww.nodiglive.co.uk2012 International No-Dig Brazil12–14 November 2012 Sao Paulo Brazilwww.acquacon.com.br/nodig2012/en2013 International No-Dig Sydney1–4 September 2013 Sydney, Australiawww.nodigdownunder.comTrenchless Live 201223–24 October 2012, Royal MelbourneShowgrounds, Melbourne, Australiawww.trenchlesslive.comEvent not listed? Contact Sarah Paul at spaul@gs-press.com to make sure your event is listed in the next edition.the international society for trenchless technology April 2012 - Trenchless International60 61

About ISTT/MembershipApril 2012 - Trenchless InternationalVisitwww.istt.comfor furtherinformation.The ISTT is the umbrella organisation for trenchless technologists in over30 countries of the world. In 30 countries, groups of trenchless technologistshave their own national groups that are affiliated, while the remainder areregistered directly with the ISTT.Trenchless Technology covers the repair, maintenance, upgrade and newinstallation of underground utility services using equipment and techniqueswhich avoid or considerably reduce the need for excavation. The ISTT promotesresearch, training and the more extensive use of Trenchless Technology throughpublications, co-operation with other NGOs, an annual international conferenceand an interactive website.Trenchless Technology is recognised as an environmentally sustainabletechnology and is particularly suited, for use in densely populated urban areasby reducing disruption to people’s daily lives, social costs (traffic congestion,damage to road surfaces and buildings, air quality), noise and dust. Trenchlesstechnologies also have a considerably reduced carbon footprint compared totrenching in most situations.Contacts and addresses of Affiliated SocietiesAustrian Association for TrenchlessTechnology (AATT)Osterreichische Vereinigung fur grabenlosesBauen und Instandhalten von Leitungen(OGL)Schubertring 14A–1015 WienAustriaPhone: +43 1 513 15 88/26Fax: +43 1 513 15 88/25Email: boccioli@oegl.atWeb: www.oegl.atBrazil Association for TrenchlessTechnology (ABRATT)Al. Olga, 422 cj. 126, Barra Funda – CEP0155-040, Sao Paulo – SPBrazilPhone : +55 (11) 3822 2084Fax: +55 (11) 3822 2084Email: secretaria@abratt.org.brWeb: www.abratt.org.brAustralasian Society for TrenchlessTechnology (ASTT)18 Frinton Place, Greenwood, WA 6024AustraliaPhone: +61 (0)8 9420 2826Fax: +61 (0)8 9343 5420Email: jeffpace@astt.com.auWeb: www.astt.com.auBulgarian Association for TrenchlessTechnology (BATT)Koprinka Lake Village, Kazanlak, 6100BulgariaPhone: +359 2 4901381Fax: +359 431 63776Email: info@batt-bg.orgWeb: www.batt-bg.orgChina Hong Kong Society forTrenchless Technology (CHKSTT)10/F Hing Lung Commercial Building,68–74 Bonham Strand EastHong KongFax: +852 81487764Email: info@chkstt.orgWeb: www.chkstt.orgColombia Institute for SubterraneanInfrastructure Technologies andTechniques (CISTT)Calle 70 A No. 20-36, BogotáColombiaPhone: +571 211 05 97Fax: +571 210 49 85Email: juan.gutierrez@epm.com.coChina Society of Geology – TrenchlessTechnology Committee (CSTT)Room 151, 26 Baiwanzhuang Street,Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, P RChinaPhone: +86-10-6899 2605Fax: +86-10-6899 2605Web: www.cstt.orgChina Taipei Society for TrenchlessTechnology (CTSTT)Rom 3150, 3F., No.3, Beiping W. Rd.,Zhongzheng District, TaipeiTaiwanPhone: +886 2 2312 0709Fax: +886 2 2362 1268Email: anitawu@mail.water.gov.twCzech Society for TrenchlessTechnology (CzSTT)Bezova 1658/1, 147 14 Praha 4Czech RepublicPhone: +420 244 062 722Fax: +420 244 062 722Email: office@czstt.czWeb: www.czstt.czFinnish Society for TrenchlessTechnology (FiSTT)Pl 493, 00101 HelsinkiFinlandPhone: +358 10 409 5951Fax: +358 10 332 6603Email: mika.nevala@poyry.comWeb: www.fistt.netFrench Society for TrenchlessTechnology (FSTT)4 rue des Beaumonts, F-94120 FontenaySous BoisFrancePhone: +33 1 53 99 90 20Fax: +33 1 53 99 90 29Email: fstt@fstt.orgWeb: www.fstt.orgGerman Society for TrenchlessTechnology (GSTT)Messedamm 22, D-14055 BerlinGermanyPhone: +49 30 3038 2143Fax: +49 30 3038 2079Email: beyer@gstt.deWeb: www.gstt.deItalian Association of TrenchlessTechnology (IATT)Via Ruggero Fiore, 41, 00136 RomeItalyPhone: +39 06 39721997Fax:+39 06 91254325Email: iatt@iatt.infoWeb: www.iatt.itIberian Society for TrenchlessTechnology (IbSTT)C/ Josefa Valcarcel, 8 – 3a PTLA., 28027MadridSpainPhone: +34 91 418 23 44Fax: +34 91 418 23 41Email: ibstt@ibstt.orgWeb: www.ibstt.orgJapan Society for TrenchlessTechnology (JSTT)3rd Nishimura BLDG., 2-11-18 Tomioka,Koto-ku, TOKYO 135-0047JapanPhone: +81 3 5639 9970Fax: +81 3 5639 9975Email: office@jstt.jpWeb: www.jstt.jpLithuanian Association of TrenchlessTechnology (LIATT)V.Gerulaicio str. 1, LT-08200 VilniusLithuaniaPhone: +370 5 2622621Fax: +370 5 2617507Email: arturas.abromavicius@sweco.ltWeb: www.lbta.euNorth American Society for TrenchlessTechnology (NASTT)1655 North Fort Myer Drive Ste 700,Arlington, Virginia 22209USAPhone: +1 703 351 5252 (US)OR +1 613 424 3036 (Canada)Fax: +1 613 424 3037 (also Membership)Email: info@nastt.orgWeb: www.nastt.orgNetherlands Society for TrenchlessTechnology (NSTT)Postbus 483, 2700 AL ZoetermeerThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 (0)79 3252265Fax: +31 (0)79 3252294Email: info@nstt.nlWeb: www.nstt.nlPolish Foundation for TrenchlessTechnology (PFTT)AL. 1000 - Lecia P.P. 7, Budynek A/4.3725-314 KielcePolandPhone: +48 41 3424 450 (600328459)Email: akulicz@tu.kielce.plWeb: www.pftt.plRomanian Society for TrenchlessTechnology (RoSTT)2 Drumul Mare, Comuna Clinceni, jud. Ilfov,077060RomaniaEmail: gabriela.banu@rostt.roor dan.ulian-szekely@rostt.roWeb: www.rostt.roRussian Society for TrenchlessTechnology (RSTT)Moscow area, Odintsovskii region, Marfino,99, 143025,Russian FederationPhone: +7 (495) 771 71 00Fax: +7 (495) 771 71 00Email: np-robt@mail.ru, robt@co.ruwww.robt.ruSouthern African Society for TrenchlessTechnology (SASTT)PO Box 13048, Clubview 0014South AfricaPhone: +27 (12) 567 4026Fax: +27 (12) 567 4026Email: director@sastt.org.zaWeb: www.sastt.org.zaSouth European Society for TrenchlessTechnology (SESTT)Industry zone A47, 4208 ŠenčurSLOVENIAEmail: gregor.janc@sanikom.siScandinavian Society for TrenchlessTechnology (SSTT)Box 7072, S-174 07 StockholmSwedenPhone: +46 8 522 122 90Fax: + 46 8 522 122 02Email: lennart.berglund@stockholmvatten.seWeb: www.sstt-skandinavien.comSingapore Society for TrenchlessTechnology (SgSTT)80 Toh Guan Road East, WaterHub 608575SingaporePhone: +65 9712 4054Email: imail@sgstt.org.sgWeb: www.sgstt.org.sgTurkish Society for Infrastructure andTrenchless TechnologyAltyapi ve Kazisiz Teknolojiler Dernegi(AKATED)Aksaray Mah. Abdullah Cavus Sok.,No:17/2 Fatih Istanbul,TurkeyPhone: +90 212 632 8531Fax: +90 212 530 1510Email: info@akated.comWeb: www.akated.comUkraine Association for ModernTrenchless Technology (UAMTT)9A R.Karmen Str., Odessa 65044,UkrainePhone: (380 482) 356305Fax: (380 482) 356305Email: no_dig@blacksea.net.uaWeb: www.no-dig.odessa.uaUnited Arab Emirates Society forTrenchless Technology (UAESTT)Newly established Society. More detailswill be released in the July edition ofTrenchless International. Visit www.istt.comfor more information.United Kingdom Society for TrenchlessTechnology (UKSTT)38 Holly Walk, Leamington Spa,Warwickshire, CV32 4LYUKPhone: +44 (0)1926 330 935Fax: +44 (0)1926 330 935Email: admin@ukstt.org.ukWeb: www.ukstt.org.ukApril 2012 - Trenchless International6263

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