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What is No-Dig?
NASTT’s 2013 No-Dig Show Attendees – Click Here to evaluate your sessions! Finding solutions to repair, rehabilitate and/or replace water and sewer pipelines on a tight budget can be daunting. Much of North America’s underground infrastructure is well past its intended...
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Special Events
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2013 Exhibitors
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Technical Sessions
NASTT’s 2013 No-Dig Show will feature six industry track sessions focused on both installation and rehabilitation that spans the three days of the show. Morning and afternoon sessions will give attendees a chance to attend several different sessions.
Click here for NASTT’s 2013 No-Dig Show Conference Preview #2 to see the NASTT’s 2013 No-Dig Show Paper Summary.
Read MoreSegment Date & Time Title Speaker Brief Description Water 03/06/2013 03:55 Industrial Water Pipeline Rehabilitation Using High Density Polyethylene David Rosenberg, Aegion Corp. Aegion subsidiary, United Pipeline Systems recently completed a challenging pipe rehabilitation project for one of the world’s largest agricultural processing companies. The project included a 42-inch diameter chilled water line running approximately 1,400 feet from a main cooling tower to a maintenance building and production facility. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 09:40 The Benefits of Specialized Construction Management Services Benny Siljenberg, Brierly Associates and Swirvine Nyirenda, City of Aurora, Colorado This paper describes how the City realized project cost savings by assuming a comfortable level of risk using specialized tunnel Construction Management Support Services from an expert trenchless firm and a detailed prequalification process for contractor selection. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 10:45 Potable Water Static Pipe Bursting and How it Fits Within Cheyenne, Wyoming Board of Public Utilities Rehabilitation Strategy David Crandall, Icon Tunnel Systems and Nick Strater, P.G., Brierley Associates, LLC This presentation reviews in detail the various factors contributing to a successful Pilot Tube Microtunneling project, starting with the design, and planning, and continuing through the equipment selection and construction. Water 03/04/2013 03:45 City of Napa Completes Challenging HWY 221 Waterline Project Utilizing HDD Instead of Open Cut Megan Thomas, City of Napa and Richard (Bo) Botteicher, P.E., Underground Solutions, Inc. The City of Napa Water Division installed 7,400-lf of new 24-in. watermain along Highway 221 to resolve a bottleneck in its system. This paper will review the planning and design of the project, specifically the decisions made to utilize HDD installation methodology for most of the installation. Wastewater 03/05/2013 03:55 Hollywood Interceptor Sewer Investigation Thomas Porizo, MWH Americas, Inc. and Sam Cancilla, RedZone This paper presents steps taken to plan and execute an 18-in. to 84-in. trunk sewer investigation along, under and above the James River in an area dotted by parks, a Civil War Museum and white water rafting venues. Laser, CCTV and other data were used to plan rehabilitation. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 11:10 Subzero Sewer Bypass Ladd Gould, Sunbelt Rentals Pump & Power This is a case study on a large diameter sewer bypass performed in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the dead of winter 2012. The purpose of the sewer bypass was for an 84-in. CIP liner instillation. This will include a review of the unique challenges it took to successfully execute. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 10:20 Utilizing an Advanced Geopolymer Lining System for the Sustainable & Structural Rehabilitation of Large Diameter Sewers Steve Henning, Inland Pipe Rehabilitaiton and Scott Gesicki, GeoTree Technologies After years of research and development, a team of scientists, engineers, and trenchless technology technicians have developed the first-ever advanced geopolymer liner that can either be centrifugally-cast through a precision controlled spray application apparatus or hand applied to non-circular infrastructure. It is cost-effective and fully structural. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 09:55 An Efficient Verified Cure for CIPP Liners Stephen Gearhart, CIPP Corp. and Dean Massey, Ph. D., ElectroDynamic Applications, Inc. The practice of utilizing steam, hot water or UV in the cure of CIPP liners has been used widely with great inefficiency. This paper presents the application of Microwaves for the cure of the resin system while the curing portion is being monitored in its full circumference for a complete cure. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 10:20 Ojibway Parkway Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction by Pipe Bursting Method in the City of Windsor Stacey Shyshak, Andrew Dowie, Fahd Mikhael and Wade Bondy, City of Windsor, Ontario The City of Windsor reconstructed, by pipe bursting method, a deteriorated 27-in. concrete sewer built in 1917. The sewer was located 10 ft. from a 4-lane highway with poor soil conditions, utility conflicts and mature trees. This project tops the list as the largest diameter application in Canada. Wastewater 03/05/2013 11:35 Fine Tuning Your I/I Cost- Effectiveness Analysis Richard E. Nelson, CH2M HILL This paper describes an improved approach for conducting a cost-effectiveness analysis for determining the least cost plan for relief, treatment and I/I removal. The approach considers the sustainablility needs of the system. Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:35 Design Challenges on a Long and Difficult HDD Pipe Crossing in Macon, GA Ben Whisler, Mears Group, Inc.; Jess R. Shell, P.E., PLS, Macon Water Authority; and Richard (Bo) Botteicher, P.E., Underground Solutions, Inc. The Macon Water Authority needed to upsize and replace an existing undersized force main pipeline, and elected to use a 4,200-lf HDD installation to successfully complete the project. This paper will explore the issues associated with a crossing of this length and size. Water 03/04/2013 05:00 HDD Helps Repair Decades-Old Water Main Leak in Fragile Coastal Environment Blake Peters, P.E., McKim & Cred and Seton Katz, P.E., Sarasota County Public Works Sarasota County used HDD to replace a failing, decades-old water main between two prestigious, environmentally sensitive barrier islands. A 10-in. diameter HDPE watermain was installed in a single 2,700-lf pull. Concerns included right of access, easements, coastal setback lines, sovereign submerged lands and native habitats. Water 03/04/2013 04:10 Miami-Dade’s Water Main Government Cut Replacement Project Glenn Boyce and Craig Camp, Hatch Mott Mac Donald; Steve Mancini, Ric-Man Construction; Rick Zavitz, Mears Group; Shajan Joykutty, Hazen & Sawyer; and Ed Vega, Miami-Dade County The Ric-Man design-build team replaced the existing 20-in. water main with 24-in. ID HDPE pipe using horizontal directional drilling beneath Fisherman’s Channel in Miami, FL. The water main was constructed between the Port of Miami and the Fisher Island ferry staging area. The 1,580-ft long crossing was completed in October 2011. Water 03/04/2013 03:45 City of Napa Completes Challenging HWY 221 Waterline Project Utilizing HDD Instead of Open-Cut Megan Thomas, City of Napa and Richard (Bo) Botteicher, Underground Solutions, Inc. The City of Napa Water Division installed 7,400-lf of new 24-in. watermain along Highway 221 to resolve a bottleneck in its system. This paper will review the planning and design of the project, specifically the decisions made to utilize HDD installation methodology for most of the installation. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 10:45 Manhole I/I Rehab in Environmentally Sensitive Areas Wayne Morris, Washington Surburban Sanitary Commission This paper discusses the use of new technology to rehabilitate manholes located in environmentally sensitive areas that are exhibiting inflow and infiltration problems. Wastewater 03/05/2013 10:20 Pipe Grouting Longevity Evaluation Jim Shelton and Alex Kolodziejczyk, Malcolm Pirnie This paper reviews 800 joints and 60 taps that were retested six to eight years after rehabilitation. The joints that failed this second round were grouted. The presentation includes percentage of joints/taps previously grouted that failed, percentage of joints/taps that had not failed in 2004-2006, but which failed in 2012, and volume of grout to achieve seal. Wastewater 03/05/2013 11:10 Robots and Relining Score Big in a Small Utility’s I/I Challenges Rodney McClain, Stoney Creek Sanitary District and William P. Johnson II The Stoney Creek Sanitary District embarked on an aggressive program to develop and utilize in-house resources to map, flow monitor, inspect, and rehabilitate the collection system. Robots and pipe lining have scored big for this small utility. Other 03/05/2013 10:20 Surveying and Guidance for Microtunnel Construction Craig Camp, Hatch Mott MacDonald and Manfred Messing and Alexander Seilert, VMT This paper discusses the history and current state of art for microtunneling guidance systems including guid- ance for curved alignments. This paper will also address common surveying issues, some of the problems that can arise with the new systems and lessons learned on more sophisticated systems. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:35 Targeted Auger Boring in Variable Soft Ground and Hard Rock Conditions Kenny Clever, The Robbins Company and Don Branscome, DLB, Inc. The ability of auger boring heads to steer with accuracy is critical for line and grade sensitive excavations. In Lynchburg, VA a boring attachment was driven at pinpoint accuracy through rock, holing through into the hollowed out shield of a soft ground TBM. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:10 Pilot Tube Microtunneling for Hard Ground and Hard Rock Installations David Crandall, Icon Tunnel Systems This presentation covers the increased application range of Pilot Tube Microtunneling and how it now includes hard ground and hard rock installations. With details from project examples, this presentation will show how PTMT can be an effective tool for small diameter, jacking, or pullback installations in difficult ground conditions. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 05:00 Construction of a Compound Curved Microtunnel in California John Fowler, J W Fowler Company and Stefan Truempi- Althaus, Jackcontrol AG This paper will present the construction of the first compound curve microtunnel in the United States. The tunnel was constructed with the use of hydraulic joints. Tunnel construction and hydraulic joint performance will be discussed. Wastewater 03/04/2013 03:45 Pilot Tube Guided Boring for Space Constrained Construction Nancy McWilliams and John Goodwin, West Yost Associates This presentation covers design considerations and constrution lessons learned for a complicated sewer relocation project.The installation required crossing under existing and proposed large-diameter pipelines with limited clearance and constrained work areas. The solution used pilot tube guided boring to maintain accurate line and grade while protecting existing features. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:50 Lessons Learned from Microtunneling Through Glacial Deposits for the Castleton Relief Sewer in Indianapolis, IN Stephen O’Connell, Black & Veatch; Paul Glotzbach, United Consulting; Mark Sevcik, Commonwealth Engineers; Todd Brown, Bradshaw Construction; and Sandy Shafer, Citizens Energy Group This paper describes various lessons learned during installation of 2,800-ft of 42-in. ID reinforced concrete pipe through glacial outwash and till deposits by microtunneling including jacking pipe design and MTBM modifications during construction. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:15 Unique Challenges and Solutions for an Urban Microtunneling Project Brian Strane, Super Excavators and Chris Sivesind, Akkerman A San Francisco Public Utilities Commission project presented many unique challenges for a seasoned contrac- tor. A densely populated neighborhood in southern San Francisco required 2,000-ft of microtunneled HOBAS pipe. The contractor’s ability to surmount inconsistent geology and site constraints allowed for an efficient and successful urban microtunneling installation. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:40 Specifying Pipe Installation Tolerances When Using the Microtunneling Process Richard A. Palmer, P.E., Northeast Remsco Construction, Inc. This paper discusses the growing disparity between the design engineering community’s expectations of installation tolerances and the contractor’s ability to meet those tolerances when installing pipe using the microtunneling process. This paper also includes how the industry might close that gap. Water 03/05/2013 08:00 Design and Construction of the Microtunneled ENMRWS Raw Water Intake at Ute Reservoir Andrew Finney, CH2M HILL The paper presents design considerations, baselines and construction observations related to selection and implementation of a microtunneled raw water intake with subaqueous recovery of the tunneling machine for the ENMRWS in New Mexico. Other 03/05/2013 08:25 Microtunneling in Glacial Soils – A Historic Perspective of Impacts on Risk and Contract Price Kimberlie Staheli, Staheli Trenchless Consultants and John Parnass, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP This paper is a detailed historical study of microtunneling in Washington State that examines how the industry has evolved due to challenges associated with microtunneling in glacial soils. It will present how specifications and machine designs have changed to handle the glacial soils encountered. Water 03/05/2013 08:00 A Cost Saving Core Strategy for Reconnecting Service Laterals after Trenchless Rehabilitation Marshall Pollock, Utilicor Technologies, Inc.; Dan Ellison, HDR, Inc.; and Dennis Jarnecke, Gas Technology Institute Pavement restoration cost to water and other utilities that need to cut through pavement to connect service laterals to a main that has been newly installed, replaced or rehabilitated using trenchless technology can be reduced by 80 percent with Keyhole Coring & Reinstatement developed in the gas industry. Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:40 D.C. Water is Utilizing Cured-In-Place Methods to Rehabilitate Aging Underground Sewer Laterals in the Nation’s Capital Muminu Badmus and After diligent researching for alternative methods to excavation, the staff recommended the purchase of lateral and mainline sectional “cured-in-place” equipment to allow Sewer Services in-house crews conduct repairs on defective underground pipelines using trenchless technology. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:25 Completely Trenchless Lateral Rehabilitation in the City of Hamilton, ON Erika Waite, City of Hamilton, ON and Mike Near, Liqui-Force Services, Inc. This paper discusses a completely trenchless method of inspection, cleaning and lining of laterals from the mainline without cleaning access. This new CIPP rehabilitation technology requires no digging, saves time and money, and requires noaccess to homes or businesses and is truly a green improvement. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:50 How to Navigate the Service Lateral Connection Liner Market Jonathan Kunay and Paul Ross, CDM This paper will focus on the myriad of options one must consider when recommending service lateral connection lining for rehabilitation programs, including differing styles of connections within the mainline pipe, resins, materials, the distance up into the lateral required for lining, the presence or lack of a cleanout and more. Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:15 Municipalities Take on I&I with Lateral Replacement Programs Alan Goodman and Nate Hrabosky, HammerHead Trench- less Equipment; Dave Vander Velden, Village of Kimberly, WI; Mike McClone, Village of Little Chute, WI; John Neu- meier, City of Kaukauna, WI; and Heath Kummerow, City of Neenah, WI This paper will review the current methodology of lateral replacement using the pipe bursting method with an emphasis on the proactive approach municipalities are taking to replace private laterals. Case studies presented from the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 03:55 Lesson Learned from a Large Box Culvert Pipe Jacking Project in Dallas, TX Saeed Rahjoo and Mohammad Najafi Ph.D.,P.E, University of Texas at Arlington; Art Daniel, AR Daniel Construction Services, Inc.; Richard Williammee, Texas Department of Transportation; and Gus Khankarli, TxDOT North Region Support Center This paper intends to bring a greater familiarity with the box jacking process to the reader and elaborate on some lessons learned in a box culvert pipe jacking project to assist engineers in designing, manufacturing, and constructing a project that can be built using the box jacking method. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 04:45 Design and Construction of a Jacked Box Culvert in Quincy, MA Paul Headland, Aldea Services LLC and Steve Leius, SECAC Tunnel Co LLC This paper provides a project overview, a summary of the design and actual conditions encountered and lessons learned during construction of a 140-ft long, 10-ft high by 12-ft. 8-in. wide section of jacked precast concrete box culvert located beneath a major road and utility lines in Quincy, MA. Water 03/05/2013 03:30 An Innovative Trenchless Technology: Mutual Tugging Method Xianping Yao and Xiaoyan Hu, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering & Rail Transit Design and Research Institute and Yiming Sun and Glenn Boyce, Jacobs Associates This paper describes the Mutual Tugging Method (MTM), a new innovative trenchless technique developed and successfully employed in construction of a highway undercrossing in Kunming, China. Advantages of MTM over other pipe jacking methods, as well as details of Kunming project are also discussed. Wastewater 03/05/2013 05:10 Ground Freezing: The Way of the Future for Utility Excavation Stabilization Jim Young, P.Eng. and Michael Schwanke, E.I.T., City of Rich- mond and David O’Sullivan, PW Trenchless Construction, Inc. How do we stabilize soil to allow construction when we are below the watertable? It’s because of drawdown problems we cannot well point how can we stabilize the soil to allow utility construction. Ground freezing has been used in tunneling and mining. Would it be viable for trenchless utility work? Wastewater 03/05/2013 04:20 Under Par: Record Length Gravity Sewer Easements Under Riverbend Golf Course, Riverton, UT Stephanie Nix-Wille and Jon Nix, Claude H. Nix Construction and Chris Sivesind, Akkerman A Utah-based trenchless subcontractor installed 2,027-ft of two-pass gravity sewer interceptors in excess of 30 ft subsurface under a city-owned golf course. A TBM installed three drives where one 787-ft drive marked the single longest utility tunnel in the state. Wastewater 03/05/2013 11:10 Results of Laboratory Tests of Concrete, Vitrified Clay and PVC Sewer Pipes With CIPP Liners Andrzej Kuliczkowski and Kamil Mogielski, Kielce University of Technology This paper describes load capacity tests of concrete and vitrified clay pipes with CIPP liners and ring stiffness tests of PVC pipes with CIPP liners. The results are compared with load capacity and ring stiffness of pipes without CIPP liners. Other 03/05/2013 10:20 Trenchless Pipeline Removal (TPR) Alfredo Frassinelli and Aurelio Simoncelli, Enereco SpA This paper describes a system for pipeline trenchless removal that is currently under development. Water 03/05/2013 08:25 The Design and Construction Cost of a Water Line underneath I-75 in Bowling Green, OH Victor C. Goduto, The City of Bowling Green, OH A 16-in. waterline underneath I-75 at the northern end of Bowling Green, OH is needed. Four methods are examined: open - cut with detouring traffic, open - cut during the resurfacing I-75, HDD, and auger boring. This paper examines the design and construction cost of these four potential methods. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:00 54-in. Sanitary Sewer Force Main – Rehabilitate, Replace or Both? Mark Minkowski and Allen Shewey, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants and Robert Donaldson, Collaborative Strategies This paper describes the process for comparing today’s state-of-the-art rehabilitation options for large sanitary sewer force mains with the traditional open - cut construction of a parallel replacement in a sensitive social, economic and environmental area that is also seismically active. A road map for gaining concurrence is presented. Other 03/05/2013 09:15 Trenchless Risk Reduction During Project Planning and Design Thomas Pullen and Nick Strater, Brierley Associates; Mark Case, Case Boring Corp.; and Joel Babcock, Babcock Utilities This paper describes the global benefits of involving prospective contractors and experienced trenchless engineers in the project planning phase to reduce possible contractual and serviceability issues. Other 03/05/2013 08:50 Analysis of Pre-Design Factors for Buried Infrastructure Projects Samuel T. Ariaratnam and Jinsung Cho, Arizona State Univer- sity and Jason S. Lueke, Associated Engineering This paper presents the findings of a study conducted into preliminary design factors associated with underground infrastructure projects. The results are compiled from interviews with over 30 trenchless design engineers across North America. Recommendations are provided to assist engineers in navigating the informa- tion requirements during the design process. Other 03/05/2013 09:40 Managing Trenchless Projects from an Engineers Perspective Dennis Doherty, Haley & Aldrich This paper will review issues that have risen due to poorly managed trenchless projects and will review management practices for successful projects. Recommendations and education on procedures for the less experienced engineers and owners will be made. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 08:50 Examining Pipe Ramming Design – A Forensic Analysis of a High Risk Project Christopher Price and Kimberlie Staheli, Ph.D.. P.E., Staheli Trenchless Consultants The state of the art of pipe ramming design is explored using project case studies. A forensic analysis of a 120-in. and a 144-in. failed pipe ram project is presented, and lessons learned from the project are presented. Further recommendations for changes to design standards are provided. Wastewater 03/06/2013 09:15 Pilot Tube – Guided Pipe Ramming in the San Francisco Financial District Norman Joyal and Craig Camp, Hatch Mott MacDonald and Chung Linh, San Francisco Department of Public Works This paper examines the use of pilot tube as a probing tool in advance of pilot tube-guided pipe ramming in the difficult ground conditions and it describes in detail the planning and design approach employed for pipe ramming ground conditions that are atypical for pipe ramming. Other 03/06/2013 09:40 Culvert Replacement Under High Interstate Embankments Brad Murray, P.E. and Dan Dobbels, P.E., Jacobs Associates; Darren Benoit, P.E., McFarland-Johnson, Inc.; Danny Landry and Greg Wilcox, Vermont Agency of Transportation; and Jason Morrill, Morrill Construction Co. This paper provides a case history of a culvert rehabilitation project within earthen interstate embankments, and its evolution from design through construction. This examination will help agencies contemplating current or future culvert rehabilitation programs appreciate the factors that shape the design, the realities of construc- tion and the opportunities that arise. Other 03/06/2013 08:00 Pneumatic Pipe Ramming Innovative Approaches and Applications: University of New Hampshire Collins Orton, TT Technologies The University of New Hampshire pipe ramming project represents one of numerous challenging and innova- tive pipe ramming applications that RH White has completed. This paper will include specific examples of high-value ramming applications, as well as specific considerations for utilizing pipe ramming in a range of situations. Other 03/06/2013 08:25 Energy Efficiency of Pipe Ramming Hammers Tadesse Meskele and Armin Stuedlein, Oregon State University This paper presents observations of the efficiency of hammer energy transfer for pipe ramming installations. Characterization of hammer energy transfer will improve the ability to predict penetration rates and driving stresses. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 10:45 Direct Pipe as Alternative to HDD in Permeable Soil Conditions – A Case History Gerhard Lang and Diana Pfeff, Herrenknecht AG This paper provides an overview of the multiple case histories of the Direct Pipe technology in the United States and overseas, including a 42-in. by 48-in. casing pipe installation by Michels Directional Crossings. It will illustrate the benefits of Direct Pipe vs. HDD in permeable soil conditions. Water 03/05/2013 11:35 Tunnelling for Desalination Projects in Australia Malcolm Dixon, GHD This paper seeks to outline the type and extent of geotechnical investigations undertaken for desalination tunnels, the type of TBMs selected, factors behind the successful operation of TBMs, and lastly a review of the methods used to construct the connections to the off shore riser structures. Wastewater 03/05/2013 11:10 Memorial Drive Tunnel – Inactive Landfill Crossing Francis Rozsa, Stantec Consulting and Marissa Mitton, City of Calgary This paper describes the challenges encountered when constructing a tunnel through an inactive landfill and the mitigative measures employed to overcome these challenges. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 05:00 Microtunneling Interventions – Are They Worth the Risks? John Fowler and Scott Thiebert, J W Fowler Co. This paper describes items that must be considered before performing face interventions on microtunneling projects. Although face access is often thought of as an easy way to remove obstructions, there are tremendous risks and costs associated with interventions that may outweigh digging up the face to reveal obstructions. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 03:45 Trenchless Technology in Portland, OR: How the Past Shapes the Future Mark W. Hutchinson, P.E., City Of Portland, OR This paper reviews past trenchelss projects in the City of Portland, lessons learned and how those lessons shaped future projects and business processes. Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:35 Application of Photogrammetric Monitoring for a HDD Installation in the City of Winston, OR Steven K. Donovan, SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists; Jennifer Sikes, City of Winston, OR; and Jason S. Lueke, Associated Engineering This paper discusses the methodology and results from the application of photogrammetric survey methods to monitor surface settlement and heave on an HDD installation in Winston, OR. The ultimate goal of this process was to assess the potential of utilizing photogrammetry for quality assurance in a confined project setting. Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:10 City of Portland, OR’s Massive Rehabilitation Project Scott Gibson and Steven Burger, City of Portland, OR This paper provides an overview of the City of Portland’s programmatic approach to the massive sewer rehabili- tation project that include the rehabilitation of 458 small diameter sewers and 59 large diameter sewers. The estimated cost for the small diameter sewers, including design and construction is $96 million. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 09:15 900-ft Microtunnel Under Interstate 70, and a Railroad Tunnel Too Nathan Soule, Tracy Lyman and Jacob Mitchell, Brierley Associates, LLC and Jeremy Ross, Denver Water A new 24-in. diameter water line was installed using microtunneling under Interstate 70 and the parallel Union Pacific Railroad Track. Due to construction of a new interchange at the I-70 tunnel location. The bore needed to be over 900-ft long to pass under the Colorado DOT right-of-way. Water 03/06/2013 08:50 Establishing a Municipal/ Utility Based Trenchless Pipe Bursting Program: Consolidated Mutual Water Company Model Dave Holcomb, TT Technologies and Mike Queen, Consolidated Mutual Water Company This paper will highlight the procession for implementing a trenchless pipe bursting program at the municipal/ utility level. Details will include system evaluation touch points, equipment and method considerations, staffing requirements, training, product pipe evaluation, associated costs and potential savings. Wastewater 03/06/2013 08:00 Managing Risk Through Contractor Prequalification Robert Neal, P.E. and Jeff Maier, P.E., Denver Metro Waste- water Reclamation District and Jill Crockett, P.E. and Nathan Worker, P.E., Jacobs Engineering The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (Metro District) is constructing a large diameter interceptor to convey wastewater flow from its northern municipalities to a new Northern Treatment Plant, currently under construction. Specifics of the District’s prequalification process will also be presented. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 09:40 Experimental Investigation of a Rehabilitated Corrugated Metal Culvert Under Surface Loading Bryan C. Simpson, Neil A. Hoult and Ian D. Moore, Queen’s University In this study a full scale deteriorated corrugated metal culvert was rehabilitated using an HDPE slip-liner. The culvert was subjected to both single wheel and standard AASHTO single axle loading. Conclusions about load sharing are drawn, and the performance of the repaired structure is discussed in relation to design standards. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 08:50 Design of 7,000 lf. Single Insertion Slipline Rehabilitation Project Richard (Bo) Botteicher, Underground Solutions, Inc. The completion of a 7,000-lf, single insertion, slipline rehabilitation project of an existing pipeline is an ex- ample of the evolution of trenchless in the industry. This presentation will focus on the design and installation challenges met and the critical design aspects of the project. Wastewater 03/06/2013 08:25 Emergency Rehab of a 78-in. Clay Tile Sewer, City of Lima, OH David Schnipke, City of Lima; Raymond E. Hutchinson, MWH; and Jason Miller, MidWest Mole The paper deals with the emergency rehab of a 78-in. sewer by sliplining. RedZone Robotics software (‘a virtual mandrel’) was used to determine the optimum size of pipe to install while at the same time locate the excavation for the launch pit where sewer deformation was worst. A collapse occurred. Wastewater 03/06/2013 09:15 Pearl City Forcemain Emergency Repair Uses Sliplining Installation Methodology Kyle Kaneshiro and Joe Kwan, The Limtiaco Consulting Group Under an emergency declaration, the City and County of Honolulu sliplined over 1,200-lf of 30-in. and 42-in. of DI pipe to renew a troubled segment of an aging forcemain system in Hawaii. This paper describes the unique engineering process and critical decisions needed to fast-track construction. Other 03/06/2013 08:00 Experienced Trenchless Contractor Finds Opportunity with New Culvert Liner Pipe Hugh C. Scott IV, P.E., Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) and Matt Timberlake, Ted Berry Company, Inc. This paper summarizes a sliplining project that was completed utilizing new thermoplastic liner pipe technology by an experienced trenchless contractor in New England. The paper describes the new liner pipe’s characteristics and benefits as compared to products typically associated with sliplining applications, and the success achieved by the contractor. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 11:35 Field Evaluation of Prediction Models for Vertical Ground Movement and Pulling Forces During Pipe Bursting Kahou Ngan and Alireza Bayat, University of Alberta and Siri Fernando and Max Mao, City of Edmonton Vertical ground movements and pulling forces required to burst the pipe during the replacement of approximately 300-m of a defective 300-mm diameter sanitary clay tile pipe, with a 450-mm diameter vitrified clay pipe were measured and compared to available theoretical models. Water 03/05/2013 10:45 Experimental and Numerical Examination of Stresses Induced by Thermal Loads in CIPP Liners Mir Al-Masud, Shaurav Alam and Erez N. Allouche, Trenchless Technology Center, Louisiana Tech University The paper describes experimental study and numerical simulation of thermo-mechanically induced strains and resulting stresses subjected to geometric imperfection. Wastewater 03/05/2013 04:45 King County Uses New Shaft Technology on the Ballard Siphon Project Ade Franklin and Marty Nobel, King County; Jeremy Johnson, Jacobs Associates; Doug Genzlinger, Tetra Tech; Kimberlie Staheli, Staheli Trenchless Consultants; and Mike McMillan, JW Fowler General Contractors This paper outlines the use and capabilities of the Herrenknecht Vertical Shaft Machine (VSM), describes the construction technique and installation progress achieved during its first use in North America and provides a summary of lessons learned on the project with regard to the use of the Herrenknecht VSM. Wastewater 03/05/2013 03:55 Condition Assessment & Rehabilitation for the Chambers Creek Interceptor Tunnel in Pierce County, WA Luis Roberto Leon, P.E., BCEE, CDM Smith and Arnie Sheppard, P.E., PMP, Pierce County This paper/presentation will discuss condition assessment, screening of trenchless rehabilitation technologies, selected rehabilitation technology, challenges facing the project team during design and construction/installa- tion and lessons learned during rehabilitation of the interceptor. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 03:30 Trenchless Pipe Installation Challenges in the Pacific Northwest Leon Maday, King County This paper discusses Washington State’s very complex underground environment. There is a need to thoroughly understand the area to be disturbed during the trenchless installation including the surrounding groundwater and potential reaction of the surrounding soils Other 03/05/2013 04:20 King County uses Trenchless Methods to Construct a Large Siphon under Seattle’s Ship Canal Doug Genzlinger, Tetra Tech; Ade Franklin and Marty Nobel, King County; Kimberlie Staheli, Staheli Trenchless Consultants; and Jeremy Johnson, Jacobs Associates This paper discusses the challenges and lessons learned while constructing a 108-in. tunnel beneath Seattle’s Ship Canal with an EPB shield that can install pre-cast segments or transition to pipe jacking mode. The paper discusses the use of the GBR in the management of potential differing site condition claims Electrical 03/05/2013 05:10 Peninsula Light Hale Passage Crossing Steve Donovan and Roland Johnson, SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc.; Neil Swope, HDD Co.; and Dennis Walden, Peninsula Light Company This paper provides a case study for a 3,850-ft power transmission crossing of the Puget Sound through complex glacially derived soils. The project highlights the adaptability of HDD construction within a pristine environment surrounded by high end residential housing. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:15 Prioritizing Sewer Rehabilitation Projects in a Limited Budget Robert Swartz and Fernando Villaluna, Los Angeles County This paper highlights the importance of a comprehensive condition assessment program and developing a strategy on how to address newly discovered defective sewer lines within a limited capital improvement budget. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:25 Calleguas Municipal Water District Continues to Overcome Trenchless Challenges on the Salinity Management Pipeline Shonna Sommer, P.E., Calleguas Municipal Water District and Matthew Pease, P.E., Staheli Trenchless Consulants Calleguas Municipal Water District has completed constructing portions of the Calleguas Regional Salinity Management Pipeline in Ventura County, CA. The SMP, Phase 1E included eight trenchless crossings under waterways, railroads, and intersections. This paper will highlight key events and responses during construction of the trenchless crossings. Water 03/05/2013 09:40 Pipeline Relining of Large Diameter Pre-Stressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe with Steel Liners Misha Troyan, EPC Consultants and Mike Kenny, San Diego County Water Authority This paper describes the San Diego County Water Authority’s (SDCWA) Aqueduct Protection Program including condition assessment of more than 80 miles of pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP), and the general construction methods involved in the steel relining program SDCWA. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:50 Curved Microtunneling Through Abrasive Soil With Cobbles and Boulders: Construction of the SARI Replacement David Young and Trenton Cohen, Hatch Mott MacDonald; Steve Agor, Tetra Tech; Lance Natsuhara and David Phillips, Orange County Flood Control This paper describes how the microtunnel machine was selected based on the geotechnical baseline report and how it performed. Information related to planning and constructing curved drives is offered. The relation between soil abrasivity testing, equipment wear and tool life is presented. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:00 Trenchless in Los Angeles, CA Keith Hanks, City of Los Angeles, CA The City of Los Angeles recently completed one million ft. of sewer that has been constructed or rehabilitated using trenchless technologies. The City has an aggressive sewer rehabilitation program to manage effectively and renew its 6,700 mile wastewater sewer system. Water 03/05/2013 04:20 “Micro” Pipe Bursting Brent Johnson, Hazen & Sawyer This paper describes an innovative two pass pipe bursting system that allows upsizing of 2-in. water mains to 6-in. water mains to allow for increased capacity and fire protection. Water 03/05/2013 04:45 Jefferson Sideroad Watermain Failure and Reinstatement Bradley Marin, CRA and Frank Badinski, Region of York This paper describes the failure and reinstatement of new watermain along Jefferson Side in the Region of York. The process involves a variety of trenchless techiques, and the substantial changes from what was originally proposed. Water 03/05/2013 05:10 Greensboro’s Pilot Program for Water Pipe Bursting Leads to City Wide Program Robert H. Bald Jr, P.E., City of Greensboro, NC The project that includes 1,200-ft of 4-in. cast iron, burst and replaced with 6-in. Fusible PVC™ in the Allendale neighborhood. The project called for the installation of 4-in. fusible PVC pipe through directional drilling along with pipe bursting of a 12-in. cast iron water transmission line. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 03:30 Applicability of NESHAP to Rehabilitate Asbestos-Cement Pipelines Edward Alan Ambler, P.E., LEED AP, City of Casselberry, FL and Bill Thomas, P.E., PhD., Killebrew, Inc. This paper describes the applicability of NESHAP Standards to pipe bursting of asbestos-cement pipelines and recent efforts that have been made by the industry to alter regulations controlling rehabilitation of asbestos- cement pipes. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:25 Up and Over: Design and Construction of Dual 600-mm Steel Pipelines by HDD in Fort McMurray, Alberta Victor Nataly, Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd.; Kashif Khan, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Ed Douziech, Complete Crossings, Inc.; and Dave Fisher, Direct Horizontal Drilling, Inc. This paper discusses the design and construction of two 1,600-m long, 600-mm diameter steel pipelines by HDD in Fort McMurray, AB. The project had a complex geometry, a large elevation difference between entry and exit sides, and several unique design and construction challenges. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:50 Cutting-Edge Trenchless Technology Proposed for Challenging CSO Project Laura Wetter, L.G., Staheli Trenchless Consultants and Shahrzad Namini, P.E., King County King County in Seattle, WA is currently designing a pipeline to limit CSOs into Puget Sound. This paper presents risk analyses that allowed use of cutting-edge trenchless techniques and bidding strategies with two designs developed to allow contractors to bid either trenchless method on the project. Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:40 New Infrastructure Replacement Method Used to Install Sewer Pipe On-Grade in a Historic Area of Portland, OR Steven B. Gross, P.E., Certainteed Corp. This paper highlights how a unique system for precise on-grade installation of segmented restrained-joint PVC gravity sewer pipe was successfully used under difficult conditions in a historic neighborhood of Portland, OR. Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:15 The Challenges of Replacing a Failing Sanitary Forcemain Through a Former Landfill Catherine Morley, P.E., RJN Group, Inc. and Chris Dufort, City of Elmhurst, IL This paper addresses the approach to replacing a sanitary forcemain through a former landfill. Access to the site (now a park) was limited; it is located in floodplain and adjacent to a creek. Whether the project could be drilled and how to manage any frac-outs were of primary concern. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:00 Geotechnical Exploration and Modeling for HDD Design in Cobble-Rich Deposits Below I-5/Sacramento River Near Redding, CA Dru R. Nielson, PG, Jacobs Associates; Matthew Wallin, P.E., Bennett Trenchless Engineers; Donald J. Kirker, PGp, NORCAL Geophysical Consultants; Mike Fisher, P.E., Water Works Engineers; and Ryan Bailey, P.E., City of Redding This paper is a case study of the HDD design for a waste activated sludge force main undercrossing of Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River near Redding, CA. It focuses on exploration methods for subsurface profile modeling of cobble- and boulder-rich deposits for the HDD bore design. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 08:00 HDD Using Ductile Iron Pipe – New Pull Data Helps Refines Dorwart Method Brian Dorwart, Brierley Associates and Ralph Carpenter, AMERICAN Ductile Iron Pipe This paper describes the use of ductile iron pipe for horizontal directional drilling and explains the Dorwart method for calculating the estimated pulling loads for flexible restrained joint ductile iron pipe. The paper will provide an analysis of two high profile projects that had a total of seven HDD pulls. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 09:40 Application of Fluid Mechanics and Transport Modeling to Bentonite Drilling Fluid in Horizontal Directional Drilling James Withers, Rivers & Associates, Inc. This paper discusses a method for determining the theoretical cuttings removal efficiency of a typical bentonite drilling fluid with the ultimate goal of improving the standard of practice in horizontal directional drilling. Other 03/06/2013 08:50 Review of Stress Calculation Methodologies for HDD and Presentation of an Alternative Simplified Numerical Method Paul Savard, Jacobs Engineering, Inc. This paper surveys popular methods used today for stress analysis of pipelines installed by horizontal directional drilling and presents an alternative simplified methodology appropriate for application with modern spreadsheet software. This new method is also compared to more popular methods through a simulation problem. Gas 03/06/2013 09:15 HDD Hydrofracture: Roots of the Models We Use (But Don’t Understand) Mary Asperger and David Bennett, Bennett Trenchless Engineers and Jason DeJong, University of California, Davis This paper presents a review of the history and development, as well as current practices and recommendations, estimating the risk of hydrofracture during HDD. Understanding the significance and relevance of model assumptions and input parameter values leads to better risk management during HDD design and construction. Electrical 03/06/2013 08:25 Design Considerations for Intersect Method of HDD Abhinav Huli and Dennis Doherty, P.E., Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Ever increasing project challenges demand innovative methods of pipe installation using HDD. This paper describes the various design considerations for intersect method of HDD and present a graphical tool intended to assist in the overall design and decision - making process. Water 03/05/2013 04:45 Renewal of Water Mains Using Trenchless Technologies Serge Terentieff and Marisa Boyce, East Bay Municipal Utility District The District piloted the use of horizontal directional drilling and pipe bursting for the routine replacement of water mains buried at approximately 3 ft. in paved streets. The paper describes lessons learned and shares the District’s recommendations for use of these technologies as part of its replacement program. Other 03/05/2013 03:55 Dealing with Piles in the Path of Your Trenchless Installation Glenn Boyce, Mark Havekost and Norm Joyal, Jacobs Associates Trenchless methods involve installing pipe without the ability to see the ground conditions. Buried objects can stop progress and successful completion of a trenchless installation involves having methods to deal with piles. This paper examines the design approach needed to identify piles, and the engineering solutions to get past them. Gas 03/05/2013 05:10 Chemung River Crossing Challenges No Match for HDD Glenn Duyvestyn, Hatch Mott MacDonald; Jeffery Kittka, National Fuel Gas; Greg Goral, Michels Directional Crossings; and Gerhard Lang, Herrenknecht This paper discusses the HDD crossing of the Chemung River that involves use of a modified direct pipe installation for casings, drill and intersect methods for the drill, and removal of casing pipes (up to 475-ft. long) upon completion of the crossing. Gas 03/05/2013 03:30 Horizontal Directional Drilling Construction Risk: The Overall Impact Manley Osbak, The Crossing Company, Inc. and Alireza Bayat and Carrie Murray, University of Alberta This paper continues the analysis of HDD risk that was initiated and presented at No-Dig 2012. The previous paper considered the imapct of each individual risk while this paper considers the impact or risk as a whole. Gas 03/05/2013 04:20 Snaking a Pipe Replacement Through a Constricted Area Kathryn Wallin and David Bennett, Bennett Trenchless Engineers This paper describes the difficulties in relocating three large diameter gas pipelines underneath heavily traveled interstates using guided boring and HDD. Challenges included protecting two existing large diameter water lines, highly restricted work areas, wetlands and high voltage power lines. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:35 PCCP Pipeline Management Programs Jack Keaney and Ian Mead, CDM Smith; Rasko Ojdrovic, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Anna Pridmore, Fyfe Co. LLC; Paul Gadoury, Providence Water; and Bob Stoops, Springfield Water & Sewer Commission The Providence and Springfield pipeline systems include large diameter prestressed concrete cylinder pipelines (PCCP) from the 1950s and 1960s. This paper provides valuable information about the experiences of Providence and Springfield with PCCP condition assessment, failure risk analysis, prioritization and repair of their critical large diameter PCCP transmission mains. Wastewater 03/04/2013 05:00 Improving Large Diameter Sewer Assets Through Inspection and Rehabilitation of a “None-Active” Sanitary Interceptor David Crowder and Vireak Hinh, R.V. Anderson Associates Limited; Tara Gudgeon, Regional Municipality of Halton, ON; and Julia Noble, Pipeflo Contracting Corp. This paper reviews the challanges and issues encountered throughout inspection and rehabilitation of a 2.1-km, 2,400-mm diameter non-active large diameter interceptor in the Region of Halton, ON, Canada. Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:10 WSSC Anacostia Trunk Sewers 102-in. Pipe Condition Assessment at Historic Bladensburg Waterfront Park, MD Calvin Farr, P.E., Glen Diaz and Andrew Fitzsimons, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and Francis E. Soloducha, P.E., BCEE; and Aaron Hughes, Greeley and Hansen The paper will present the results of a condition assessment and structural analysis of the 102-in. pipe Anacostia Trunk Sewers and siphons in historic Bladensburg, MD. A robotic system was employed to inspect 7,300-lf of RCP pipe of which 2,100-lf was concrete pressure pipe. Wastewater 03/04/2013 03:45 Condition Assessment of an 84-in. Ocean Outfall Sewer in Anchorage, Alaska Mark Corsentino, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility and Dan Buonadonna, Steve Jonson and Jack Burnam II, CH2M HILL In June 2012, the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) and CH2M HILL conducted the condition assessment of the outfall system from the Asplund Wastewater Treatment Facility. The inspection required a strict field schedule and safety plan to address the hazards of working in the Arctic shore. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 04:45 A Comparative Analysis on Structural Condition Rating Systems Using Three Asset Condition Assessment Protocols Soroush Khazraei and Alireza Bayat, University of Alberta This paper compares the accuracy, advantages, and disadvantages of sewer pipes structural condition rating systems using three asset condition assessment protocols. Water 03/05/2013 04:20 A View From Inside Vista Irrigation District’s Flume Conveyance System Derek Wurst, V&A An 11-mile flume and siphon potable water conveyance system built in 1926 was assessed to determine if investment in this asset was warranted or if alternative water sources should be considered. Using condition assessment documentation, rehabilitation needs were focused and minimized costs while maintaining the existing level of service. Wastewater 03/05/2013 03:30 City of Casper, WY Phase II North Platte Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation Analysis Kile Snider, Mark Wade and Dan Buonadonna, CH2M HILL; David Hill and Zulima Lopez, City of Casper, WY; and Tom Brauer, Civil Engineering Professionals, Inc. This paper will illustrate the results of a cost-saving, multi-faceted field investigation and planning study to manage and extend the remaining service life of the City of Casper’s primary sewer interceptor. The paper will highlight the field investigation approach and final recommendations for minimization of capital expense. Wastewater 03/05/2013 05:10 Condition Assessment, Mapping and GIS Improvements Associated with the City of Las Vegas Assessment Program Donald Davis, Alan Hawkins and Saul Gutierrez, Project Engineering Consultants, Ltd. This paper presents improvements made during a five year condition assessment program of large diameter sewer pipe system for the City of Las Vegas, including benefits of IBAK 360-degree digital video camera over CCTV inspection and improved GIS applications. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 08:00 To Dig or Not To Dig : Process to Eliminate Open-Cut Sewer Rehabilitation in Mature Neighborhoods Mohammed Al-Bataineh, SMA Consulting Ltd. and John Cairns and Siri Fernando, City of Edmonton This paper describes the City of Edmonton’s experience in reducing the open - cut dig up in rehabilitating and upgrading the existing drainage pipeline and manholes within the mature neighbourhoods and replacing it with a trenchless method such as tunneling, pipe bursting, pilot tube microtunneling, pipe relining, sliplining, or lateral lining. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 08:50 Developing Defect Codes for the Condition Assessment of Pressure Mains Henry R. Derr, Brown and Caldwell This paper will describe the work undertaken to date to develop a usable defect coding structure for pressure mains. The initial defect codes and their descriptions will be provided along with an initial review of severity ratings and their basis for each pipe type. Water / Wastewater 03/06/2013 09:40 The Condition Assessment Toolbox – One Engineer’s Perspective Ian Mead, CDM Smith This paper provides a discussion on the various pipeline condition assessment “tools in the toolbox” with some of the pros and cons of each. Pictures, costs and project examples for many of the tools are presented based on one engineer’s experiences developing and implementing comprehensive condition assessment programs. Wastewater 03/06/2013 09:15 Update from Christchurch on Condition Assessment of Drains Chuck Hansen, Electro Scan, Inc. and David Bridges, goodearthmatters The paper involves the condition assessment of sewer drainage pipes in Christchurch, New Zealand, comparing and contrasting the use of visual inspection techniques utilizing high resolution closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera equipment versus the use of electro scanning technology. Wastewater 03/06/2013 08:25 A Retrospective Evaluation of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Rehabilitation Technique Used in Municipal Sewers Tarek Zayed, Hani Alzraiee and Ibrahim Bakry, Concordia University The primary objective of this paper is to evaluate the structural condition of sewer liner after years being in service. Destructive tests were conducted on liner’s samples retrieved from gravity sewer pipes that were rehabilitated using Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) technique. Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:15 What You See is What You Get? Or is it More What You Get is What You Will See? Piero Salvo, GENIVAR This paper will review some CCTV Inspections and data analysis for water main and sewer networks and review what suppliers are presenting, what clients are expecting and ultimately what do we get as a final product. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:50 Condition Assessment of 16-in. Force Main Chris Garrett, PICA Corp. and Kelly Derr, Brown & Caldwell As the popularity of Condition Assessment of wastewater force mains grows, municipal clients need to better understand the nuances of the available technologies. This paper summarizes a recent 16-in. ductile iron force main inspection using an electromagnetic technology to detail the remaining wall thickness of a 4,400-ft. section of pipe. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 09:40 Advanced Condition Assessments: The Benefits of Using Pipe Penetrating Radar Csaba Ekes, SewerVUE Technology Corp.; Michael Fleury, Carollo Engineers, Inc.; and Adam McKnight, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District This paper presents recent advancement of PPR inspection technology together with selected case studies from the United States and Canada. The Weber Basin Water Conservation District (WBWCD) Layton, UT case study is discussed in detail. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:00 Condition Assessment of York Region’s Forcemain Michael Iampietro, The Regional Municipality of York; Cameron White, Pure Technologies, Inc.; and Alan Johnson and Flor Garcia-Becerra, CH2M HILL This paper illustrates a case study that uses trenchless technologies for the condition assessment of forcemains. This paper also describes how to use this data to help develop a utility capital investment plan. Wastewater 03/05/2013 08:25 Sewer Condition Assessment in the Far North Mark A. Corsentino, Anchorage Water And Wastewater Utility and Jack Burnam II and Mark Wade, CH2M HILL This paper presents a case study of a condition assessment project with field work completed from August to December, 2011 and data analysis and reporting finalized in 2012. The paper presents the background of the project, selected assessment technologies, findings, and knowledge gained. Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:35 Planning and Executing CIPP Rehabilitation of H2S Corroded Trunk Sewers in Kingston Ian J. Doherty, P.Eng, Trenchless Design Engineering Ltd. and Julie Runions, P.Eng., Utilities Kingston The paper discusses condition assessment, rehabilitation planning and CIPP lining for two Utilities Kingston trunk sewers with severe H2S deterioration. Robot cutter investigation aided setting year by year rehabilitation priorities for 5,200 m of 30-in. to 54-in. trunk sewer. Pre-bid contractor input aided smooth installation of phase 1, completed in early 2012. Wastewater 03/04/2013 03:45 City of Hamilton Achieves One Million ft. of Sewer Rehabilitation Kevin Bainbridge, Robinson Consultants and Erika Waite and Harry Krinas, City of Hamilton This paper will present the City of Hamilton’s sewer rehabilitation program, its achievements and lessons learned in the course of rehabilitating 300,000 m (1 million ft.) of sewer. Wastewater 03/04/2013 04:10 Historic Civil War Era 48-in. Outfall Sewers Fully Renewed Using CIPP Technology in Hoboken, NJ Mark Wade, John Tobia, Mike Wilson and Rob McKim, CH2M HILL; Gene Camali, En-Tech C orp; and Fred Pocci, North Hudson Sewerage Authority The paper presents the unique engineering and construction challenges that were successfully managed to rehabilitate Civil War-era twin 48-in. wooden and grey iron outfall sewers to the Hudson River using CIPP trenchless technologies with virtually no disruptioin to these critical assets nor to the Hoboken commuter train station. Wastewater 03/04/2013 05:00 City of Saskatoon – Interceptor Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Dan Willems, City of Saskatoon and Mark Brand, Insituform Technologies Ltd. This paper presents a case study of a large diameter lining project completed in early 2012 that dealt with several unique challenges, including cold climate working conditions, large diameter CIPP lining, and design/operation of a very substantial temporary bypass system. Water 03/05/2013 10:20 Water Main CIPP Lining Taking-Off in Anchorage Matt Stephl, P.E., Stephl Engineering LLC and Stephen Nuss,P.E., Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility This paper discusses the growing water pipe CIPP industry in Alaska and why this process has been chosen by the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility. Design, procurement and construction methods will be discussed. Water 03/05/2013 11:10 CIPP Water Rehabilitation Saves Water and Money and Reduces Green House Gas Emissions Joe Loiacono, Sanexen This paper uses actual test results to demonstrate how water loss was reduced by comparing before and after water loss measurements for water mains that were rehabilitated using a CIPP technology. The paper also presents construction costs and GHG savings. Other 03/05/2013 11:35 Envirolite – Styrene Free Resin Systems for Cured-In-Place-Pipe Applications Bill Carroll, Reichhold Industries This paper describes novel developments in resin chemistry to eliminate styrene from CIPP linings. Gas 03/05/2013 10:45 Big Time Rehabilitation – PSE&G Tackles Largest Gas Main CIPL Project in U.S. with New Liner George Ragula, Public Service Electric & Gas and Mario Carbone, Progressive Pipeline Management Co. This paper describes the multiple challenges of installing a large diameter CIP liner for renewing gas pipe. It will discuss the testing performed to approve the CIP liner for this application and will review the project from a planning/design/testing perspective through project completion. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 03:30 A Framework for Asset Management of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Richard O. Thomasson and Sunil Sinha, Virginia Tech; Fred Pfeiffer, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission; and Duncan Rose, GHD This paper presents literature search and a case study review of asset management programs and utility programs. The framework will identify key elements required and new elements that would give a more complete program. Framework to be validated with experts and utilities. Water / Wastewater 03/05/2013 04:20 Development of a National Database for Wastewater and Drinking Water Infrastructure Sunil Sinha, Virginia Tech; Walter Graf, Water Environment Research Foundation; Daniel Murray, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Richard Nelson, CH2M HILL; and Kenneth Jacob, Cobb County Water System This paper presents a robust and actively updated knowledge base related to wastewater and drinking water infrastructure system for advanced asset management. Water utilities can easily share their experiences and lessons learned, using a recently designed and developed national, web-based, interactive knowledge base called WATERiD. Water 03/05/2013 05:10 Distribution System Renewal: An Asset Management Approach for Valves & Hydrants in Kansas City, KS (BPU) Paul Schumi and Cliff Jones, Wachs Water Services; and Steve Green and James A. Epp, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Attendees in this session will discover how to initiate a distribution system renewal program that mitigates risks and improves system reliability. Together we explore a successful asset management approach in action at Kansas City, KS Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Wastewater 03/05/2013 03:55 An Ounce of Maintainence is Worth a Pound of Restoration William Fritz, Waterford Twp. DPW and John Thompson, Liquiforce Services, Inc. This paper demonstrates the importance of planning and implementing an annual trenchless rehabilitation program and describes the critical components necessary to successfully execute the asset management plan. Wastewater 03/04/2013 10:45 Trinity River Authority 96-in. Fiber-Reinforced CIPP Rehabilitation Project Wm. Bart Hines, Trinity River Authority; Wayne K. Hunter, RPS Espey; and Timothy Peterie, Insituform Technologies, LLC The Trinity River Authority of Texas is a conservation and reclamation district that provides water-related services throughout the 18,000 square mile Trinity River basin. In April 2012, TRA awarded a construction contract to Insituform to rehabilitate 17,200-ft of 96-in. sewer pipelines in the City of Irving, TX. Water 03/05/2013 11:35 Marriage of Design-Build and Trenchless for a Major 6,700- ft. Crossing of St. Johns River Paul Savard and Grant Misterly, Jacobs Engineering Group; Cheryl Robitzsch, The Haskel Co.; and Ted Foltz, Michels Directional Crossings This paper describes the design and construction strategies used to overcome challenges associated with this 36-in. diameter and 6,700-ft long HDD. An agressive schedule, congestion of downtown Jacksonville, and pipe assembly along and within a major highway required close coordination and collaboration of the design build team. Wastewater 03/05/2013 04:45 Rehabilitation of a Deep, Small Egg-Shaped Sewer Ashley Rammeloo, City of London, Ontario This paper discusses the challenges associated with the rehabilitation of a deep, small egg-shaped sewer, design considerations, the investigation and testing phases of the project and the ultimate outcome of the rehabilitation. Water 03/05/2013 10:45 Bridge Street Watermain Replacement Jason Johnson, Dillon Consulting Ltd. and Timothy McKenna, Municipality of Central Elgin This paper describes a successful Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD) project and the importance of a team approach between Municipality, Contractor and Engineer. Water 03/05/2013 11:10 The Wandering River Regional Water System Stephan Weninger, Scott Sanderson, Todd Simenson and Amber Mitchell, Stantec; Charles MacDonald, Pidherney’s; and Michael Markowski, Graham Design Builders The Wandering River Regional Waterline project is the longest directionally drilled Fusible PVC projects and the longest design-build regional water system in Canada. This paper describes the award, design and construction of the 88-km project which occurred in 2011 and 2012. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 11:10 City of Sacramento’s Use of Trenchless Rehabilitation With Sliplining Stu Williams, City of Sacramento, CA This paper details the designs and installations where Sacramento has used trenchless slipline rehabilitation in the recent past. These lessons learned may be used by other utilities and engineering groups looking to broaden the scope of replacement and rehabilitation options available to them regardless of pipe application. Water 03/04/2013 11:10 Waterline Assessment and Rehabilitation – Fixing a Waterline Without Impacts John Malone, P.E. and Ryan Morgan, P.E., Stanley Consultants, Inc. This paper describes various methods of water distribution pipe assessment and rehabilitation for cast iron pipe, ductile iron pipe and asbestos cement pipe. Also, an example project including the entire process from cleaning, assessment and rehabilitation including the evaluation matrix will be provided. Electrical 03/04/2013 11:10 Trenchless Conduit Installation and Thermal Grouting for the Hackensack River Project Fred Hooper, inTerra Innovation, Inc.; James O’Leary, PSE&G; Brian Dorwart, Brierley Associates; and Tom Marti, Underground Solutions, Inc. PSE&G installed a 15 conduit duct bank in a 36-in. casing under the Hackensack River in New Jersey. This paper discusses the planning and design of the project including schedule, construction and a detailed review of the conduit configuration, spacer design and grouting design. Wastewater 03/04/2013 11:10 Factors Influencing Quality of CCTV Sewer Condition Data in the U.S. Diego Calderon and Ted DeBoda, NASSCO, Inc. This paper gathers and analyzes the factors influencing the quality of CCTV sewer inspection data, and explains some quality control procedures implemented throughout the nation. The intent of this paper is to provide base knowledge for structuring CCTV sewer inspection data quality programs. Wastewater 03/04/2013 11:10 Accomplishing Sewer Separation Through a Landfill and Botanical Garden with Trenchless Technology Chris Koenig, HDR Engineering, Inc. This paper demonstrates the use of various trenchless technologies to address challenging site conditions for the construction of sanitary and storm sewers while minimizing impact of the proposed sewer construction on a closed landfill and a botanical garden including microtunneling, pilot tube microtunneling, horizontal directional drilling and pipe jacking. Wastewater 03/04/2013 10:45 Construction of the Aptos Transmission Main Relocation Project Rachél Lather, Santa Cruz County Sanitation District and Ron Perkins and Kent Von Aspern, HDR, Inc. Santa Cruz County Sanitation District’s Aptos Transmission Main Relocation Project was one of the first large wastewater projects using ARRA funding. This paper describes the challenges of conforming to ARRA requirements and project impacts. The project used open-cut, HDD, sliplining and bore/jack to successfully install 4.2 miles of force main. Water 03/04/2013 10:45 Asbestos Cement Water Main Renewal Practices and Rehabilitation Technology Data Needs John C. Matthews, Battelle Memorial Institute; Jason S. Lueke, Associated Engineering; and Kent Von Aspern, HDR, Inc. This paper describes current AC water main renewal practices and discusses data needs relating to AC rehabilitation. It is expected that the outlined data needs, which will be gathered during the second phase of the project, will put to rest the confusion relating to AC pipe rehabilitation. Other 03/04/2013 10:45 Keystone vs. Keystone XL South Saskatchewan River Crossing David Dupuis, Complete Crossings, Inc. and Doug Brunning, TransCanada Pipelines This paper describes the importance of detailed planning for a significant HDD crossing with high elevation difference, but also identifies new and innovative testing initiative in a labratory setting to better understand the importance of drilling fluids and the geotechnical conditions. Wastewater 03/04/2013 10:45 Inspection Prioritization Modeling Josh Einhorn and Jim Shelton, Malcolm Pirnie and Jodye Russell, D.C. Water This paper will present the methodology used to prioritize sanitary, storm and combined sewer assets for rehabilitation and maintenance in systems driven by structural and/or O&M issues rather than I&I. Wastewater 03/04/2013 10:20 Inverted Siphon Sewer Rehabilitation Using CIPP in Santa Clara, CA Glenn Hermanson, RMC Water and Environment A case study of the condition assessment and rehabilitation of two inverted siphons (24-in. and 15-in.) under the Guadalupe River in Santa Clara, CA. Water 03/04/2013 10:20 New Epoxy CoatingTechnology Development for Large Diameter Water Transmission Pipe Rehabilitation Dae Hyun (Dan) Koo, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and Yong Hoon Chang, Seung Chul Choi and Sung Teak Hwang, Korea Water Resource Corp. This paper describes development of the new automated epoxy coating trenchless rehabilitation technology for large size water transmission steel pipeline systems supplying raw water resource to Seoul Metropolitan area. Electrical 03/04/2013 10:20 Record – Setting Installation of 1.2 Mile Electrical Transmission Line Under Waterway – Case Study on HDD and Thermal Grouting Khuram Shah and Mel Olson, Southeast Directional Drilling and Guy Dickes, Constellation Group LLC Wolf Bay Crossing is an innovative HDD for a large-scale electrical transmission line with thermal grouting. This paper provides valuable insight into the limitations and challenges involved in completing the bore, which is now the longest of its kind in the United States. Water 03/04/2013 10:20 A Four-Year Retrospective Review of Water Main Rehabilitation using CIPP Technology in the City of Montreal George Del Rio, City of Montreal, QC This paper presents the methodology and decision criteria used by the City of Montreal to choose and prioritize the renewal of its water mains, the scope of work, lessons learned and the technical and economical benefits that CIPP provides to the City. Water / Wastewater 03/04/2013 10:20 Installation of Large Diameter Water Mains Using Pilot Tube Boring Naresh Koirala and Tom Bryski, Golder Associates Ltd and Joe Linseman, Metro Vancouver, BC This paper describes geotechnical investigation, design and installation of two 1,730-mm diameter tunnels of 98-m and 72-m length using Pilot Tube Boring. The surface settlement and jacking force records collected during the construction of the tunnels are also discussed. Wastewater 03/04/2013 09:55 Pipe Bursting in Earthquake Country: A Cost-Effective Approach to Sewer Rehabilitation in an Active Landslide Area Jonathan Lee, West Valley Sanitation District; Jennifer Glynn, RMC Water & Environment; and David Schrier, Cotton, Shires & Associates, Inc. This paper will discuss the geotechnical evaluation, as well as design and construction of a challenging pipe bursting project in an active landslide area along a two-lane, mountainous highway near Saratoga, CA. Water 03/04/2013 09:55 Water Main Rehabilitation Using Polyurea Linings – Same Day Return to Service Brian Folgherait, City of Oswego, NY and Ryan Rogers and Shawn Kirsch, 3M Company This presentation is a case study of a potable water pipe rehabilitation project completed by the Oswego Water Department in the City of Oswego, NY. A quick-cure spin-cast applied polyurea lining technology was used that eliminated the need for the use of temporary bypass piping which saved time and money. Electrical 03/04/2013 09:55 Cape Fear HDD River Crossing Jake Keegan and Dennis Doherty, P.E., Haley & Aldrich, Inc. and Bob Wojnarowski, Progress Energy Carolinas The paper describes the planning, design and construction challenges associated with the Cape Fear HDD River Crossing. The river crossing was approximately 6,800-ft in length and included two intersecting drills reaching depths of 110 ft. below sea level. Water 03/04/2013 09:55 Condition Assessment Program for PCCP in the City of Hamilton Kevin Bainbridge and Chris Martire, Robinson Consultants and Erika Waite and Mike Zantingh, City of Hamilton This paper will present the City of Hamilton’s process for prioritizing the assessment of 105-km of PCCP and the structure of the assessment program(s), including the technologies used. Wastewater 03/04/2013 09:55 The City of Sergeant Bluff, IA Chooses Pilot Tube Microtunneling Over Open Trench Construction Jeff Boschert, National Clay Pipe Institute; Aaron Lincoln, Veenstra and Kimm, Inc.; Mark Huntley, City of Sergeant Bluff, IA; and Patrick Minger, Minger Construction, Inc. This case study will discuss the Pilot Tube Microtunneling process and tooling selected by the contractor, the reasons that this installation method was chosen, the design considerations, the construction process and the social impact that it had on the community. Water 03/04/2013 09:30 Saving Water and Meeting Current Water Distribution Needs: Large Diameter Pipeline Raw-to-Potable Water Rehabilitation and Conve Marcus Yasutake, City of Folsom, CA; Cindy Preuss, HydroScience Engineers; and Sean Maguire, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants This paper describes the approach for identifying effective solutions for recovering lost water, rehabilitation and conversion of a large-diameter raw-to-potable water pipeline system for the City of Folsom in Northern California. Wastewater 03/04/2013 09:30 Expanding NASSCO’s PACP 5 Rating to Triage Concrete Sewer Interceptor Pipe for Rehabilitation Robert F. Buss, P.E. and Gina Ishida, P.E., Carollo Engineers, Inc. and Mark Holstad, P.E. and Nancy Musinski, P.E., Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority This paper presents how the NASSCO PACP grade 5 defect codes were expanded into project specific ratings 6, 7 and 8, and utilized in a business case asset management plan to “triage” the “worst of the worst” interceptor sewer pipes for rehabilitation. Wastewater 03/04/2013 09:30 Emergency Replacement of Effluent Outfall Pipeline in 101 Days David Bennett and Matthew Wallin, Bennett Trenchless Engineers and Diana Langley and Mandeep Chohan, City of Yuba City Coordination between owner, engineer and contractor resulted in extremely efficient replacement of 1,050 ft. of 30-in. failed effluent line under the Feather River using HDD. Design was completed in less than four weeks after rupture and installation was completed within three months after rupture. Wastewater 03/04/2013 09:30 More Really Old CIPP Liners From Winnipeg, MB, Canada That Have Stood the Test of Time Christopher Macey and Armand Delaurier, AECOM and Kas Zurek and Nick Clinch, City of Winnipeg, MB This paper presents the results of investigations into CIPP liners that are 30 and 34 years old and are still in service to this day. The investigation includes physical testing results and visual inspections of some of the oldest CIPP installations in North America. Other 03/04/2013 09:30 Productivity Analysis of Pilot Tube Microtunneling Installations Jason S. Lueke, Associated Engineering and Matthew Olson, Arizona State University This paper presents the results of a productivity analysis that was conducted in conjunction with the monitoring of several pilot tube microtunneling installations of varying length, diameter and pipe material. The study evaluated the effect of product diameter and installation length on overall project productivity.
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Finding solutions to repair, rehabilitate and/or replace water and sewer pipelines on a tight budget can be daunting. Much of North America’s underground infrastructure is well past its intended lifespan. Trenchless technology can provide an excellent option for your infrastructure needs, and NASTT’s 2013 No-Dig Show is the best place to learn about trenchless technology.
Who Should Attend
If you are a Municipal employee dealing with construction, new installation or rehabilitation, a contractor, consultant, engineer, in the gas or utilities field, construction or maintenance personnel in an industrial facility, or work in damage prevention then the NASTT No-Dig Show is a show you can not afford to miss.
Why Exhibit
NASTT’s No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conferences in North America, where professionals attend to learn new techniques that will save money and improve infrastructure. The show provides exhibitors an opportunity to speak with attendees during exhibit hall hours about new products and equipment in an intimate setting, as well as network with potential customers at multiple social events.
Over 1,600 attendees and 138 exhibitors attended NASTT’s 2012 No-Dig Show.