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The following table shows the DVGW working sheet GW 323 (Trenchless replacement of gas and water supply pipelines with pipe bursting; Requirements, quality assurance and inspections / not available in English at present) specified permissible tensile forces for PE 100 pipes for a load duration of 30 minutes.

(Table: Permissible tensile forces for PE 100 pipes under a 30 min load [DVGWGW323])

According to GW 323-4.3.2, the breaking strength of HD-PE is 2.5 times the permissible tensile stress [DVGWGW323].

The cross sectional area of a pipe section used as overload protection may only amount to 40 % of the cross sectional area of the new pipeline being pulled in.

(Image: Overload protection in form of a predetermined breaking point by reduction of the wall thickness)

(Table: Example calculation of an overload protection for HD-PE 100 used …

Illustrated example of the steps involved in the manufacturing of the overload protection in the form of a predetermined breaking point.

(Image: Step 1: New pipeline)
(Image: Step 2: Wall thickness reduction)
(Image: Step 3: Welding on of the overload protection)
(Image: Stept 4: Removing the weld seam)

A cross section reduction is obtained by reducing the effective circumference of pipe or the effective cross-sectional area.

(Image: Overload protection in form of a predetermined breaking point by reduction of the effective pipe circumference)

(Table: Overload protection)

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May 27, 2019

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This module is devoted to the pipe bursting as a special method of the replacement of pipelines. In addition, the module looks at the effects that pipe bursting has on the pipeline itself as well as its surrounding environment.

Upon the successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • identify the effects of pipe bursting on the surrounding environment,
  • calculate the required minimum distances to the adjacent utilities and structures, and
  • identify methods of tensile force control and restriction

This lecture deals with the application fields and limits of gallery techniques (heading), the measures of quality assurance as well as the advantages and disadvantages of this process.


Gallery techniques (heading) are applied in the following fields and under the following conditions:

  • the replacement of pipelines in the non-accessible area

  • the replacement of pipelines at great depth

  • high traffic density in the range of the pipeline that has to be replaced

(Image: Attention!)

Preconditions for the application of gallery heading:

  • non-existence of groundwater (possibly by groundwater lowering or discharge if this is technically …

(Table: Material restrictions for gallery techniques (heading))

(Table: Material restrictions for gallery techniques (heading))

(Image: Documentation)

In order to achieve a high quality replacement by means of gallery techniques (heading), it is necessary to establish a complete documentation of all relevant process steps.

The quality assurance should comprise of at least the following measures:

  • internal quality control

  • geotechnical measurements

  • a quality assurance manual (QA-manual)

(Image: Documentation)

Within the scope of internal quality control, the properties or parameters of the applied materials indicated in the verification certificates of suitability must be proven by means of component samples and reference samples.

The results of the internal quality control must be recorded.

The recording of the internal quality control comprises the following parts:

  • incoming goods inspection of the new pipeline

  • recording of the …

(Image: Documentation)

Parallel to the ongoing construction measurement of the gallery, geotechnical measurements should be carried out before and during the construction process in order to confirm the positional stability of the gallery during the heading process. This is needed to detect potential ground deformations and to determine the effects on adjacent buildings.

Surface levelings are suited for measurement methods to detect advancing or trailing …

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For the verification of the quality assurance of the applied materials and accomplished works, a QA-manual should be established by the contractor.

The QA-manual should contain the following indications and verifications:

  • verification of the required qualification, management competence and reliability of the contractor as well as an internal and external quality control*)

  • internal and external control of the material production …

Advantages of gallery techniques (heading):

  • Starting excavation can be outside the line;

  • Accessibility of connection sewers;

  • No target excavation required,

  • Adaptable to changing subsoil conditions;

  • Fewer traffic restrictions;

  • Flow (Drainage) capability is easy to secure;

  • Pipeline to be replaced and contaminated soil in the cross section are removed.

Disadvantages of gallery techniques (heading):

  • The process requires much time and labour;

  • If …

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May 27, 2019

Modules

This module focuses on the fundamentals of the trenchless replacement of gas, water, wastewater pipelines using the gallery techniques known from the mining industry. In addition, the individual steps of the gallery heading process with steel and timber support are described - from the preparatory measures to the final work. In addition, the areas of application and limitations of gallery heading, the measures for quality assurance as well as the advantages and disadvantages of this method are presented.

After completing this module, you will have a sound knowledge of:

  • characteristics of gallery heading;
  • working steps of this form of heading;
  • relevant aspects for quality assurance.

(Image: Sequence of operations work flow for pipe bursting)

(Image: Condition acquisition of a sewer via CCTV-inspection)
(Image: Maintaining the drainage capability)
(Image: Exposing a lateral connection using the open cut method as part of the bursting process)

Pre-construction survey:

The pre-construction survey includes a walkthrough at ground level of the pipeline sections to be replaced, to determe the location of existing pipelines and utilities in the surrounding area, as well as acquiring a visual assessment …

Pipeline cleaning, and removal of obstructions:

Pipeline cleaning is not a required process as long as the pulling-in of the winch cable or the pulling rods is possible. If there are any obstructions preventing equipment access, e.g. pipe collapse, positional deviations, roots, etc., the pipeline must be cleared of such obstacles first.

Preparation of the manholes:

The manhole invert and connection areas must be prepared or modified in such a way that …

(Image: Documentation)

Upon arrival at the construction site, the pipes are to be inspected for defects and damages. In addition, the delivery papers must be checked to ensure that the product corresponds with the original order details. These checks must be documented as part of the quality assurance procedure.

(Image: HDPE discrete long pipes DA 20 in (500 mm))