NA-08 - Replacement: Pipe Bursting – Basics

Replacement of supply and disposal pipelines (gas, water, wastewater) means the construction of new pipelines in the same alignment, whereby the new installations incorporate the function of the original pipeline. This module covers the pipe bursting replacement technique associated with the trenchless construction method. After completing this module, you will have a sound knowledge of: - rules and regulations; - pipe bursting methods, their areas and limits of application and their advantages and disadvantages; - selection of suitable pipe bursting methods depending on pipe defects and boundary conditions.