Developments and research directions in pipe jacking and microtunneling

•Review of the history and development of pipe jacking and microtunneling methods.•Planning, design and construction aspects of the technologies are discussed.•Emphasis on academic research into the critical design and construction aspects.•Jacking force estimation and effect of lubrication receive...

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Published in:Underground space (Beijing) 2020-03, Vol.5 (1), p.1-19
Main Author: Sterling, Raymond L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Construction
Design
Microtunneling
Pipe jacking
Review
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Summary:•Review of the history and development of pipe jacking and microtunneling methods.•Planning, design and construction aspects of the technologies are discussed.•Emphasis on academic research into the critical design and construction aspects.•Jacking force estimation and effect of lubrication receive particular attention. This paper provides a review of the history and development of pipe jacking and microtunneling methods with extensive referencing to the published literature. The application of such methods in comparison with other trenchless technologies is discussed and the various planning, design and construction aspects are introduced. The emphasis of the paper is to trace the academic research and field monitoring results covering critical aspects of design and construction with a particular emphasis on jacking force estimation and the effect of lubrication on jacking forces.
ISSN:2467-9674
2467-9674
DOI:10.1016/j.undsp.2018.09.001