Carbon Black

A black pigment produced by the incomplete burning of natural gas or oil, that possesses excellent ultraviolet protective properties.

Carbon Footprint

The amount of carbon dioxide generated and caused by a construction project, including any traffic impacts.

Carriage

The mechanical part of a non-split boring machine that includes the engine or drive motor, the drive train, thrust block and hydraulic cylinders.

Carrier Pipe

PipeA long tube of clay, concrete, steel, metal, wood, etc., for conveying water, gas, oil or other materials. for conveyance of water, gas, sewage, or other products and services. Some carrier pipe can be installed by direct jacking (i.e. one-pass microtunneling).

Cased Bore

A bore in which a pipe, usually a steel casing, is inserted simultaneously with the boring operation.