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CI/ASCE 36-01
Standard Construction Guidelines for Microtunneling
This standard guideline covers the planning, design, pipe materials, and construction of microtunneling. Microtunneling is defined as a trenchless construction method for installing pipelines. The North American definition of microtunneling describes a method and dose not impose size limitations on such method. The tunnel may be considered a microtunnel if all of the following features apply to construction: the microtunneling boring machines is remote controlled, a laser guidance system is employed, a jacking system is used for thrust, and continuous pressure is provided to the face of the excavation to balance groundwater and earth pressures.
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ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers [asce]
ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers [asce]