Pipe Pulling

Method of replacing small diameter pipes where a new product pipe is attached to the existing pipe which is then pulled out of the ground.

Pipe Pusher

A machine that pushes or pulls a rod or pipe to produce a bore by means of compaction without rotation or impact.

Pipe Ramming

A trenchless installation method whereby a percussive hammer is attached, via an adapter, to an open-end casing, which is then driven through the ground. To create an open casing, the spoils within the casing are removed after the drive is completed, or periodically during the drive.

Pipe Segment

A specific portion of the sewer system piping; usually runs between two structure (e.g., manhole, trap tanks, sumps); identified with unique sewer structure ID number.

Pipe Splitting

ReplacementConstruction of a new sewer, on or off the line of an existing sewer. The function of the new sewer will incorporate that of the old, but may also include other improvements or development work. method for breaking an existing pipe by longitudinal slitting. At the same time a new pipe of the same or larger diameter may be drawn in behind the splitting tool. See also Pipe BurstingA replacement method. A technique for breaking the existing pipe by brittle fracture, using force from within, applied mechanically, the remains being forced into the surrounding ground. At the same time a new pipe, of the same or larger diameter, is drawn in behind the bursting tool. The pipe bursting device may be based on an Impact Moling tool to....