View what a ‘typical’ day of pre-chlorinated pipe bursting looks like when replacing water main in a residential neighborhood. This pipe burst entails replacing 650 feet of 10-inch cast iron water main with new 10-inch HDPE pipe.
It’s generally stated that static pipe bursting uses 85% less excavation than open cut when replacing water main. But what are the real numbers on an actual project?
Static pipe bursting uses 11 times less excavation:
Looking at the math of how we get to 11 times less excavation using static pipe bursting to replace water main.
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East Canton, OH — Barbco, Inc. was deemed an essential industry and has been working during the Ohio’s stay-at-home directive. The company has been adhering to and exceeding both the Federal and State’s strict protective guidelines to ensure employee safety through the proactive approach of appointing a COVID19 Workplace Coordinator.
Despite the pandemic, Barbco has delivered strong sales result for the first quarter of 2020. While certain parts of the country and certain industries have been shut down, others have been working at full capacity. Subsequently, Barbco has seen strong sales of its augers and parts business. Sales for the first quarter met the budget goals. Being the brand and technology leader in horizontal auger boring machines and augers has enabled Barbco to have a very successful first quarter.
“Our manufacturing team has stepped up in these very challenging times to produce machines to meet and exceed customer demand,” said Dave Barbera, President and Co-owner. Sales during the first quarter have been strongest in the Southern states, where the weather broke soon and contractors have been able to work around the clock improving America’s underground infrastructure on many important projects.
The sales success was also aided by the introduction last year of Barbco’s patented FlexBor and partnered with its existing industry leading TriBor technology which allows for horizontal directional drilling, (HDD) using only air or air and water which protects the environment better than any other technology available. The FlexBor and TriBor is truly disruptive technology which will change the HDD market for the better because it is safer for the environment.
“With more stringent regulations in the use of chemicals and liquids in HDD, the marketplace is quickly recognizing our patented technology as the only way to safely do HDD,” commented Tony Barbera, CEO and Co-owner.
As the country begins to reopen in certain states, Barbco is well-positioned to meet the need for HDD augers and equipment. Barbco’s commitment to build environmentally safe equipment will only strengthen its technology leadership.
About Barbco, Inc.
Barbco, Inc. (www.barco.com) is HDD manufacturing company based in East Canton, OH. The company’s line of Auger Boring Machines, its FlexBor and TriBor technology position the company to continue its leadership position in developing superior equipment that meets strict environmental guidelines ensuring a better, safe environment.
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This week’s “Think Tank Friday” addresses robotic solutions for trenchless technology. Providing tools, techniques, and best practices, this panel gives you the inside scoop on optimizing your trenchless operations. Hear from maintenance operators, and software and asset management experts in this live, interactive conversation.
This week we’re featuring the fifth and final installment in the latest NASTT blog series featuring the 2020 Argent Memorial Scholarship winner essays.
One of the requirements to apply for a student scholarship from NASTT is to write an essay on the state of the trenchless industry and what the student sees for them self in the future within the industry.
Ian Walczak of Rutgers University was awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology was introduced to me last year by the Rutgers Student Chapter. Before that I had never given tunneling and trenchless construction any thought. Now I am the President of the Rutgers Student chapter. Through my time in NASTT I attended the No-Dig show in Chicago and learnt about all the different applications the trenchless industry is capable of.
One specialty area that interests me most is tunnel engineering. I live close to New York City so trench cutting to replace utilities or build tunnels is a thing of the past. From now on most of the work done underground is in the trenchless industry. Last year I got the opportunity to go to The Moles Students Day at the East Side Access project in NYC. This was the first time I had seen a massive trenchless project firsthand. The logistical challenges and the innovative solutions the engineers needed to come up with required not only a sound understanding of engineering fundamentals, but also a creative mind. This kind of challenging work is why I decided to become an engineer. Deciding to become an engineer is more than just deciding on what career to pursue, it is more like deciding the kind of lifestyle you want to live throughout life. Life as an engineer means lifelong learning, serving your community and never halting innovation. These main aspects of life as an engineer are what intrigue me most and I believe the most rewarding industry is the trenchless industry.
Within the near future I do see myself pursuing a career in the trenchless industry. I am currently talking to Mott MacDonald about an entry tunnel engineering job. I am to start an internship next semester and that will work into a full-time position as a tunnel engineer at Mott MacDonald. My goal is to hopefully be a critical part of the planned Gateway Project in the Northeast Corridor. The project will expand and renovate the existing deteriorating Northeast Corridor Rail Line. Within this project major tunneling operations will be conducted and it is my hope that I will be involved in the design and construction of these tunnels.
In conclusion, The North American Society for Trenchless Technology has given me opportunities that I never could imagine. There is a great sense of community within NASTT and I am proud to be apart of it. Community is very important to me; when we collaborate with one another there is nothing we can not accomplish. I hope to hear from you soon and I thank you in advance for your anticipated generosity. I will leave you with a quote, “An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be” – Anonymous
Congratulations Ian! Best of luck in your current position and future endeavors in the trenchless industry!
This week we’re featuring the fourth installment in the latest NASTT blog series featuring the 2020 Argent Memorial Scholarship winner essays.
One of the requirements to apply for a student scholarship from NASTT is to write an essay on the state of the trenchless industry and what the student sees for them self in the future within the industry.
Monica Samano, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona was awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
The trenchless technology industry offers so many opportunities in the Los Angeles area. With the new Metro Lines and underground utility lines the amount of trenchless work that needs to be done in Los Angeles has more than doubled in the past few years. Various underground utilities exist in the Los Angeles area which leaves the issue of repairing old utility lines and working around them. There is major work with renewing older water systems in the entire area. As a current intern for an electrical subcontractor, I have begun to notice the amount of electrical work that has been increasing underground. My project managers have begun to take an interest in the means and methods to insert underground lines as well. As construction begins to rise exponentially for the 2028 Olympics the demand for construction work that needs to be done in Los Angeles to accommodate the large influx of visitors and residents has caused a boom for construction and will only grow as more businesses and owners prepare for 2028.
As my senior year comes to an end, the need for contractors and subcontractors has been noted at my current workplace. I have noticed that there is more work than there are people and supplies and that I need to prove my worth and skills now. I want to dive into a job that is driven by trenchless technology so that I can use my knowledge and expertise to merge with other contractors to bridge the gap between trenchless technologies and methods with the work that needs to be performed. During the next few years I hope to learn more detailed information about trenchless technology in order to be able to coordinate with vendors about work that needs to be completed. I want to be able to speak to workers handling the equipment to ensure that projects are being handled safely and efficiently by being able to understand the trenchless methods taking place. I also want to be able to identify underground problems and suggest safer and effective trenchless methods. I plan to continue attending future No-Dig Shows to keep up to date with the latest technology and case studies to take back to any workplace. I plan to become a crucial member who is asked to consult on trenchless activities and become one of the pioneers to introduce it to any company that is looking into trenchless technology. As my current company hosts multiple departments I hope to one day create my own division that specializes in Trenchless Technology advocacy and create a greater understanding of trenchless in the workplace.
Congratulations Monica! Thank you for your service and best of luck on your future endeavors in the trenchless industry!
It’s generally stated that static pipe bursting uses 85% less excavation than open cut when replacing water main. But what are the real numbers on an actual project?
East Canton, OH — Barbco, Inc. was deemed an essential industry and has been working during the Ohio’s stay-at-home directive. The company has been adhering to and exceeding both the Federal and State’s strict protective guidelines to ensure employee safety through the proactive approach of appointing a COVID19 Workplace Coordinator.
Join Deep Trekker for a free virtual conversation on Friday, June 26 from 10-11AM EDT.
