Open AccessDevelopment of Guidelines for Implementation of Horizontal Directional Drilling
Author(s) -
Youssef M. A. Hashash,
Omar Baltaji,
Guangchao Xing,
Yongxi Liang
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.36501/0197-9191/21-027
Subject(s) - directional drilling , checklist , drilling , computer science , range (aeronautics) , engineering , transport engineering , systems engineering , mechanical engineering , geology , paleontology , aerospace engineering
While the fundamentals of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology are well known, the implementation of HDD involves utilizing a vast range of equipment and installation procedures. This project developed HDD guidance documents to provide the Illinois Department of Transportation with metrics to evaluate a proposed HDD installation. This report compiled information collected during this project, including a literature review, HDD case histories observation, and an industry survey. Four main guidance documents, including the proposed HDD Guidelines, HDD Guidance Specifications, Permit Submittal Checklist, and Inspector Checklist, are the main products developed from the project.