Robbins TBM Dubbed “Driller Mike” Digs Atlanta
Swiftly-Assembled Machine to bore Emergency Water Supply Tunnel After an Onsite First Time Assembly (OFTA) lasting just 2.5 months, Atlanta Georgia, USA’s newest TBM, dubbed “Driller Mike”, made its initial startup on October 13, 2016 and ramped up to full production...
Vermeer HDD Circuit Training Program Frequently Asked Questions
Earlier this week we posted about Vermeer's HDD training Program with the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). Today we'll take a closer look at the most frequently asked questions about this new program. What is Vermeer HDD Circuit program? The Vermeer HDD...
ISTT’s International No-Dig in Beijing
The Annual International No-Dig Conference is the flagship of ISTT’s education and training effort. The 34th International No-Dig Conference & Exhibition was held in October in Beijing, China at the National Agriculture Exhibition Center. The Center is a...
Hello, My Name is University of Alberta
We are proud to spotlight one of NASTT’s Student Chapters, the University of Alberta! The NASTT-U of A Student Chapter was established in 2011 with the goals to enhance the general information about Trenchless Technology known to Albertan students and connect the...
Vermeer Corporation and DMACC Partner to Train and Certify In-demand HDD Operators
PELLA, Iowa — Vermeer has created a partnership with the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) — Iowa’s largest two-year college serving more than 75,000 students — to certify the Vermeer HDD CircuitSM training program. Individuals who complete the two-week,...
Bangalore Fanfare Marks Final Breakthrough for Robbins EPB
Highly Anticipated Photo Finish wraps up Tunneling at Massive Metro On September 28, 2016, Bangalore’s last TBM for the city’s metro rail project broke through, marking the end of TBM tunneling on the Namma Metro phase 1. The Robbins-operated machine, known as...
Hello, My Name is IUPUI
We are proud to spotlight one of NASTT’s Student Chapters, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis- IUPUI! IUPUI was formed in January 2008. Initially comprised of 11 students, the chapter has more than doubled in membership. The chapter is an integral...
New Radio Wave Technology Assesses Asphalt Integrity
Real time information on asphalt density and uniformity is a boon to construction quality efforts By Roger Roberts, GSSI Properly compacted asphalt is a major factor in the lifespan of roads, since inadequately compacted asphalt deteriorates at a more rapid rate than...
Geotechnics for Trenchless Construction
Geotechnics for Trenchless Construction November 1-3, 2016 (November 4 half day field demonstrations) Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO USA This course provides an in-depth, comprehensive review of geotechnical engineering and design required for successful...
Hello, My Name is Clemson University
We are proud to spotlight one of NASTT’s Student Chapters, Clemson University! Clemson is one of NASTT’s newer Student Chapters and has quickly become one of our most engaged! The Clemson student chapter was founded in February of 2013 and since then it has been...