UCT 2009 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Program topics and times are tentative and subject to change. Visit uctonline for detailed and updated session information.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

Track I-A = Tutorials: Introduction to Sewer & Water Rehabilitation Technologies

8:30 - 8:55 a.m.

Internal Joint Seals

Speaker: Terry Bell, Miller Pipeline

Stopping leaks and preventing future problems in existing pipe joints can be effectively and economically accomplished utilizing internal joint seals.

9 - 9:25 a.m.

Cured-In-Place-Pipe

Speaker: Keith Alexander, Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal

The applications, economics and benefits of cured-in-place-pipe will be discussed.

9:30 - 9:55 a.m.

Pipe Renewal with Folded Pipe Liners

Speaker: Grant Whittle, Ultraliner

This session will provide an overview on all folded pipe technologies utilized for rehabilitating the underground sewer and water infrastructure.

10 - 10:25 a.m.

Grout-In-Place-Pipe

Speaker: George McAlpine, Danby of North America

GIPP is the generic term for a thermoplastic form used to provide long-term corrosion resistance; the annulus between the form and the host pipe is filled with structural grout.

10:30 - 10:55 a.m.

Sliplining

Speaker: Rick Turkopp, HOBAS Pipe USA

Sliplining can be an extremely effective and economical method to reline pipes.

11 - 11:25 a.m.

Lateral Lining

Speaker: Dave McArthur, MaxLiner

Repairing laterals can be a cost-efficient solution to the problems inherent to I/I.

1 - 1:25 p.m.

Controlling Root Infiltration with Chemicals

Speaker: Brian Conroy, Duke’s Root Control

This presentation will address current chemical control methods for sewer line root control.

1:30 - 1:55 p.m.

Sectional Point Repairs

Speaker: Travis Bohm, Perma-Liner

Modern methods make repairing small sections of pipe both effective and economical.

2 - 2:25 p.m.

By-Pass Pumping

Speaker: Joe Abbott, Gowin Pumps

An important element on many rehab jobs that can’t be overlooked; an effective by-pass pumping design can make or break your project.

2:30 - 3:25 p.m.

Pipe Bursting: Static, Hydraulic, Splitting & Laterals

Speaker: Eric Nicholson, HammerHead

This pipe replacement and/or enlarge technique has proven a viable rehab method with a broad spectrum of applications, proving to be diverse and cost effective.

Track II-A = Sewer Construction & Rehabilitation

8:30 - 9:25 a.m.

Find-It Fix-It …Why Didn’t I Think of That? San Antonio Water System’s Approach to Renewing Wastewater Collection Infrastructure

Speaker: Jerome Iltis, P.E., San Antonio Water System

Other utilities have successfully used the Find-It Fix-It approach to renew their wastewater collection infrastructure. SAWS has developed its own Find-It Fix-It approach, beginning with 34 miles of small diameter wastewater collection mains in one of the oldest parts of the city where the worst I/I exists.

9:30 - 10:25 a.m.

PACP and Long Term Sewer Pipeline Condition Management

Speaker: Rod Thornhill, Whiterock Consultants

Asset management, standardized condition assessment and infrastructure sustainability are a few of the new business practices utilities are implementing to better manage resources now and in the future. How each of these practices can work together in a utility to improve long term operations will be discussed. New techniques that combine standardized PACP condition assessment with engineering knowledge and analytical models are used to better understand historic deterioration rates and to estimate change in pipe conditions in the future.

10:30 - 11:25 a.m.

Getting Geared for Growth: City of Rockport, TX Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program

Speaker: Billy Dick, City of Rockport, TX

Rockport and Aransas County, TX have experienced significant growth over the past two decades resulting in increased in sewer connections, adding stress on the infrastructure. The city pulled together the most efficient uses of financing, project delivery and rehab technology to establish a new benchmark on how a popular little city can get things done.

1 - 1:55 p.m.

Large Diameter Pipeline Rehabilitation at a Wastewater Treatment Facility: Project Hurdles and Results

Speaker: Lynn Osborn, Insituform Technologies

The Camden County Municipal Authority presented Insituform Technologies with a unique project at their Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project, completed in the second half of 2007, had numerous challenges and consisted of the cured-in-place-pipe lining of two outfalls greater than 48 inches each. A description of the product used and best practices of project planning when working with a client on large diameter projects will be discussed.

2 - 2:25 p.m.

Line & Grade HDD Becoming Practical

Speaker: Richard Levings, The Charles Machine Works

This session will compare methods of installing new sewer infrstructure with trenchless technology. It will highlight the emerging need for using HDD to install product on line and on grade.

2:30 - 2:55 p.m.

Tunneling Keeps Traffic Flowing While Piping to Laser Accuracy

Speakers: Breffni Cooling, BRH-Garver Construction; Joe Smith, City of Houston Public Works/Eng.

Microtunneling was the preferred option to keep traffic flowing and lower impact on the nearby elementary school, removing the need to dewater the entire length of pipe alignment and delivering required accuracy of grade in rapidly changing ground conditions.

3 - 3:25 p.m.

Modern Methods To Effectively Seal Storm Water Pipe Leaks

Speaker: Steve Henning, SSCI Environmental and Consulting Services

Leaking storm pipe is now under increased scrutiny from various federal and local governments. Chemical grouting and internal mechanical seals have a proven track record in sealing storm pipe in sizes ranging from 24 -120 inches in diameter. Chemical grouting is especially useful in sealing box culverts. This presentation will include projects successfully completed with both of these repair techniques.

Track III = Coatings & Non-Structural Linings

Track Moderator: Gerhard Muenchmeyer, P.E., Principal, Muenchmeyer Associates, LLC

8:30 - 9:25 a.m.

Design and Application Considerations for Long-Term Corrosion Protection of Underground Concrete Sewer Structures and Pipe Using Cementitious Liners

Speaker: William Shook, Action Products Marketing Corp.

This session will cover the materials, design considerations and verification testing available for the long-term corrosion protection of cementitious liners used in sewer structures and pipe. A large diameter pipe project will be examined.

9:30 - 10:25 a.m.

Pre & Post QA/QC – HDPE Renewal Systems

Speaker: Keith Oxner, P.E., Insituform Technologies

When choosing an HDPE product, it is essential for customers to understand pre- and post-quality control measures and best practices in the industry. This includes every step of the HDPE lining process from pre-installation materials selection and cleaning to post-installation pressure testing. Specific case studies will be discussed.

10:30 - 11:25 a.m.

A Practical Approach to Selection, Application & Inspection of Organic and Inorganic Wastewater Linings Utilizing Unique Field Applications

Speakers: David Snider and Lake Barrett, Sauereisen

This session reviews organic and inorganic linings for collection and plant systems from an actual field application perspective. The dynamic nature of corrosion, pre-job inspections, specification development, application challenges and inspection techniques are reviewed utilizing pictures and case histories.

1 - 1:45 p.m.

The Application of Polyurethane as a Rehabilitation Method in the Sanitary and Storm Sewer Industry

Speaker: E.F. Chip Johnson, Sprayroq

The presentation will address the inherent strengths of the properties of polyurethane, its application process and its corrosion resistance properties. The distribution network of trained applicators and the proper preparation of the substrate will also be discussed. Two projects will be highlighted: a new lift station wet well and the rehabilitation of an existing lift station.

1:50 - 2:35 p.m.

Protective Coatings Lessons Learned - Failures Happen; How to Prevent Them Through Selection, Specification & Installation

Speaker: Rick Bower, RLS Solutions

The diverse and aggressive environmental conditions existing within wastewater systems expose many construction and rehabilitation materials to corrosive elements. In a matter of months, corrosion can deteriorate a previously sound concrete structure resulting in infiltration, partial and full structural failure. Although coatings have been used for decades for corrosion protection, every applied coating has experienced failure, regardless of the type of coating, application process, or the surface coated. It is critical to know how to identify failures, how to repair them, and steps that can be taken to identify potential failures to prevent their occurrence. The city of Fayetteville, AR, identified an effective program for the evaluation of potential materials; analyzing failures with these materials; and set installation and maintenance guidelines to achieve long-term performance expectations.

2:40 - 3:25 p.m.

Deep Shafts and Tunnels Lining: The Ultimate Confined Space Safety Challenge

Speaker: Danny Warren, Warren Environmental

This session will discuss why a project foreman must ensure that all workmen entering a confined space understands the potential hazards of each specific job and what must be dealt with during a confined space emergency.

Track IV = Pipe Bursting: View From The Field

(presented by the International Pipe Bursting Association, a division of NASSCO)

8:30 - 8:40 a.m.

State-of-the-Art in Pipe Bursting

The state-of-art in pipe bursting (splitting) capabilities available today for engineers and contractors will be reviewed.

8:40 - 9:20 a.m.

Asbestos Cement Pipe: What are the Real Rules?

Speaker: Kent Von Aspern, Carollo Engineers

Due to health concerns associated with the manufacturing process, production of asbestos pipe ceased in the U.S. in the early 1970s and is now beyond or approaching their design lives. However, existing regulations limit the use of some of our most popular pipeline replacement methods. This session will examine those regulations, evaluate the impacts of the restrictions, discuss the current position of the regulators, and recommend actions we can take to help craft responsible, reasonable legislation.

9:20 - 10 a.m.

Pipe Bursting Using Vitrified Clay Replacement Pipe in Phoenix

Speaker: Collins Orton, TT Technologies

Pipe bursting has evolved over the years with the use of new replacement pipe materials. The problems and successes of a key project in Phoenix, where the existing pipe was replaced successfully with new vitrified clay “no-dig” pipe will be discussed.

10 - 10:30 a.m.

Carbon Calculator: What Does This do for Utilities, Rate Payers, Contractors and Engineers?

Speaker: David O’Sullivan, PW Trenchless Construction

The British Columbia branch of NASTT is working on a program that will allow an owner to calculate the carbon output of a particular project and compare an open-cut method of construction with a trenchless option. The initial indications are a reduction of better than 80% carbon outputs in both the traffic and the actual construction methodologies.

10:30 - 11 a.m.

Examination of Lateral Replacement Program, Municipal Perspective for the City of Santa Rosa, CA

Speaker: Mark Powell, City of Santa Rosa, CA

This presentation will examine the steps take by the city of Santa Rosa to develop a lateral replacement program. Topics include: I&I flow monitoring, legal issues, cost breakdowns, equipment considerations, the bidding process, training and safety.

11 - 11:30 a.m.

Water Main Distribution System Replacement with Pipe Bursting

Speaker: Matt McAfee, City of Big Spring, TX

In Big Spring, TX pipe bursting was used to reconnect services and fire hydrants, and valves were replaced including 16,000 lf of cast iron water mains. This case study will examine how pipelines with numerous service connections can be cost effective using pipe bursting.

1:30 - 2:10 p.m.

An Example of Teamwork

Speakers: Terry Moy, P.E., Clayton County Water Authority, Morrow, GA; Eddie Ward, TT Technologies

Experience and fostering a partnership attitude between owners, engineers, contractors, equipment manufacturers and pipe material suppliers are a key to success. A case study of one utility’s approach to addressing an emergency, capacity related problem with an industrial sewer system that included SSOs, and implementing an accelerated evaluation, design and construction plan to provide additional capacity will be presented.

2:10 - 2:50 p.m.

Municipality Implements Own Water Rehabilitation Program

Speakers: Matt Carter, WaterOne; Alan Goodman, HammerHead

This session will review the current methods of water main replacement by means of pipe bursting with an emphasis on in-house rehabilitation programs. Also, a case study of pipe bursting water mains with WaterOne in Johnson County, KS will be presented.

2:50 - 3: 15 p.m.

The Development of a Field Inspector Training Program for Pipe Bursting

Speaker: Gerhard Muenchmeyer, P.E., NASSCO

NASSCO is preparing it Inspector Training & Certification Program (ITCP). This session will discuss the need for the education and certification of field inspectors who inspect the installation of a variety of pipe bursting projects using replacement programs. It will also outline the different elements to be included in the program.

3:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Question & Answer Interactive Session

Track V-A = WaterWorks Conference (presented by the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association)

8:30 - 8:55 a.m.

State of the Water Industry

Moderator: Rafael Ortega, P.E., Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam

9 - 9:55 a.m.

Unaccounted Water – Find & Fix Is Paramount

Moderator: J. Tom Ray, P.E., Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Chair Federal Affais Committee, TWCA

Panelists: TBA

Millions of dollars are squandered annually due to leaking water pipes. As water continues to become a precious commodity, the need to locate and repair our water systems have become more serious business in terms of both wasted assets and funds.

10 - 10:25 a.m.

SAWS Program For Solving Water Issues, Concerns

This session will outline the program that the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) has untertaken to deal with a variety of area water problems and needs.

10:30 - 10:55 a.m.

Carbon Fiber: Lessons Learned

Moderator: Russ Ford, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam

Speaker: Matthew Turney, Denver Water Board

11 - 11:25 a.m.

Internal Reinstatement of Service Connections for Potable Water Lines – Case Study on Renewal and Reinstatement

Moderator: Russ Ford, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam

Speaker: Matt Wassam, Instituform Blue

Two recent projects in the northern Midwest included not only the renewal over 13,000 ft of 8-in drinking water pipeline, but also over 200 service connections to residences without added digging. The lines were cleaned and then renewed using the Thermopipe product from Insituform Blue. Thermopipe is a polyester-reinforced polyethylene lining solution with a fully-structural internal design. An AWWA certified Class IV product, the material provided a leak-free solution, able to withstand pressures form 170 psi to 230 psi. Each service connection was restored without having to dig an individual hole at the service.

1 - 1:25 a.m.

The St. Johns Water Company Water System Improvement Project: Utilizing PVC in Difficult HDD Projects

Speakers: Richard “Bo” Botteicher, Underground Solutions Inc.; Colleen Schild, St. John’s Water Company; Frank Iwanicki, BP Barber

In February 2008, the St. Johns Water Company set a new record for the longest single HDD project using large diameter thermoplastic pipe with the successful pull-in of 24-in Fusible C- 905 pipe under the Stono River near Charleston, SC. The crossing of the river by HDD technique required 4,400 lf of pipe to be installed in a single pull with no casing. The project included more than 19,300 lf of HDD work, and a total of over 55,000 lf of pipe for the entire project.

1:30 - 1:55 a.m.

Rehabilitation of a 60-Year Old Cast Iron Water Pipe

Moderator: Mark Boyer, Boyer Inc.

Speaker: Greg Henry, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam

A case study of the trenchless rehabilitation of a 60-year old 24-, 30- and 36-in cast iron water line while at the same time maintaining service to customers will be presented. A condition assessment of the line determined that the pipe was in sound structural condition; however, failed lead-caulked joints were becoming a major maintenance burden, which could be solved using internal joint seals.

2 - 2:25

Rehabilitation of Major Water Artery in Dallas

Moderator: Mark Boyer, Boyer Inc

Speaker: Ricardo Galceran, Dallas Water Utilities

2:30 - 2:55 p.m.

Water Infrastructure Replacement Prioritization

Moderator: Dale Kornegay, BorTunCo

Speaker: Derek St. John, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam

The city of Houston’s Water Infrastructure Replacement Prioritization program leverages its investment in geographic information systems (GIS) and Enterprise Infrastructure Asset Management Systems, to support the systematic prioritization of small diameter waterlines replacement projects within the city’s existing system. The WIRP program is based on 18 waterline and historical water repair categories.

3 - 3:25 p.m.

$10 million Water Emergency Solved - 90 Days From Concept to Customer Service

Moderator: Dale Kornegay, BorTunCo

Speaker: Buddy Barnes, Jacobs-NAI

Bexar Metropolitan Water District had a water service emergency in the Hill Country Service Area in March 2007. With summer coming and a commitment to provide drinking water to the customers, projects expected to be completed were delayed. Carter & Burgess provided an innovative solution and completed the planning, design, permitting and construction management to complete the $10 million project in 90 days.

Track VI = Asset Management

Sponsored by the ASCE PLD UPAM Committee & the Buried Asset Management Institute - International

8:30 - 9:55 a.m.

Establishing a Pathway for Achieving Water Utility Infrastructure Management Excellence

Sponsor: Buried Asset Management Institute-International (BAMI-I)

Track Moderator: Dr. Tom Iseley, P.E., Professor/Director, Construction Engineering Management Technology, IUPUI-Purdue School of Engineering & Technology

                                                           

Speakers: Tom Iseley, President, BAMI-I Board of Directors; Olga Lamanna, Graduate Student, IUPUI

                        BAMI-I is in the final phase of completing EPA Cooperative Agreement (CA)-CP 83 282901. This CA investigated what U.S. water utilities felt they needed to achieve excellent infrastructure management; developed an online asset management certification program; and developed a virtual center of excellence to demonstrate how the Internet can best be used as a resource. This session will explain how four universities and two major owner related non-profit associations worked together to achieve results. The dynamics that occurred during the execution of the project and final project deliverables will be demonstrated.

                       

10 - 11:25 a.m.

E-Learning Shapes Future Direction for Asset Management

Sponsor: Underground Infrastructures Training and Competence Center (UNITRACC)

Speaker: Robert Stein, S&P Consult GmbH

This session will demonstrate the resources available through UNITRACC for developing and maintaining utility asset management programs. It will address how to quantify upcoming needs for rehabilitation/renewal. It will explain how short, medium and long-term action plans can be developed for an effective maintenance strategy.

1 - 1:55 p.m.

Underground Pipeline Asset Management (UPAM) Status Report

Sponsor: ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Pipeline Division (PLD)-UPAM Committee

Speakers: Tom Iseley, Chair, UPAM Committee & Professor at IUPUI; George Ruchti, Sales Manager-Southern Region, American SpiralWeld Pipe Co., Chair of UPAM Water-PCA (Pipeline Condition Assessment) Task Committee; Dennis Doherty, Project Manager-Jacobs Engineering, Chair, UPAM Sewer-PCA Task Committee

The main objective of the ASCE Pipeline Division UPAM (Underground Pipeline Asset Management) committee will be to develop guidelines, manuals of practice (MOP), etc. to provide support for the members of ASCE and the water utility industry. Two MOPs are being developed for water pipeline condition assessment (PCA) and for sewer PCA. This session will seek out explain the developments and seek out input from utilities, engineers and contractors.

Track VII = CIPP: Myths & Realities of Styrene

9 - 9:55 a.m.

A Review of the Virginia DOT’s Study on the Use of Styrenated Resins on Culvert Rehabilitation Work

Speaker: Ed Kampbell, Rehabilitation Resource Solutions

A look at the report generated by the Virginia Department of Transportation’s environmental group regarding styrene and the resultant actions taken by the VDOT’s engineering group.

10 - 10:25 a.m.

NASSCO’s Guideline for Safe Use and Handling of Styrenated Resins in CIPP

Speaker: Lynn Osborn, Insituform Technologies

NASSCO’s new guideline for CIPP contractors using styrenated resin systems will be discussed. This guideline was produced specifically for the CIPP industry and its site specific requirements.

10:30 - 11:25 a.m.

Interim Report: Study of Styrene Concentrations in CIPP Process Water

Speaker: Alex Rossebo, Visu Sewer Clean and Seal

This session will look at the investigation begun by the NASSCO CIPP Committee into the styrene that escapes the liners during installation. The study is aimed at producing definitive information on the concentrations in the processing water (when hot water cures are done) and in the condensate (when hot air curing is done using steam as the heat source).

Track VIII = Laser/Sonar Profiling Technology for Wastewater

1 - 1:55 p.m.

Virtual Mandrel: A Case Study Using 3-D Lidar to Verify New Construction in Georgetown, TX

Speakers: Scott Thayer, Red Zone Robotics; Wayne Brown, Compliance Environmental Services

Traditional new construction verification techniques involve pulling a mandrel through pipes to ensure that they are installed properly and ovalities do not exceed design specifications. While this technique does identify and locate potential defects, it can only identify one defect per inspection pass since the mandrel will not pass defects that exceed specifications. This session describes a new single pass inspection technique that enables direct measurement of geometry defects, including ovalities, using 3-D LIDAR. A case study is presented where 30,000 ft of 30-, 36- and 42-in HOBAS pipe was inspected using this technique after installation in Georgetown, TX.

2 - 2:55 p.m.

Life Cycle of a Laser Profile Inspection Project, From Concept to Report

Speakers: Dick Schantz, P.E., and Joe Vannievwenhoven, Aries Industries

This presentation follows the operational life cycle of a . Starting with the basic equipment design criteria and production unit you will follow the equipment qualification process including calibration and certification into field applications, inspection data gathering, data processing and inspection data management and reporting. Three completed projects will be summarized demonstrating application of the technology to new drain pipe inspection, existing pipe evaluation and pre and post pipe lining inspections for liner wall thickness selection and evaluation of liner deployment.

3 - 3:55 p.m.

Benefits of Pipeline Laser Measurement Profiling

Speaker: Doc Bennett, CUES Inc.

Laser profile measurement is now paying sizeable and measurable dividends to multiple contractors and municipal authorities. Many municipal, state and federal authorities, including the IKT of Germany, WRc of the UK, and the FDOT of Florida require laser profiling measurement before rehabilitation of existing lines or the acceptance of a newly installed lines. This presentation covers the basic operation and applications of profiling, case studies of defects not detectable during a video inspection, the failure in a new CIPP liner, ovality deformation in newly laid flexible pipes, and hydrogen sulfide erosion of existing concrete pipe.

Track IX-A = Horizontal Directional Drilling: Operations & Summits

8:30 - 9:55 a.m.

HDD SUMMIT: Preventing Crossbores – Progress or Pending Disasters?

(sponsored by the Distribution Contractors Association)

Discussion Leaders: Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam, P.E., Del E. Webb School of Construction-Arizona State University; Kevin Miller, President, Miller Pipeline; Dan Weaklend; Chief Officer of Safety, NPL Construction; Walt Kelly, Industry Conultant, Walt Kelly Enterprises

The dangers of boring through sewer laterals continues to be a hot topic among contractors and sewer/water system owners, but is any progress being made toward solving the problem? This roundtable will update developments and encourage audience discussion.

10 - 10:25 a.m.

Understanding Magnetic Steering Tools: When, What and How Much

Speaker: John English, Horizontal Technology

Many HDD contractors avoid using wire-line magnetic steering tools due to uncertainty and misinformation. It may take a different mindset, but with proper planning and application, any contractor can – and should – be comfortable using such systems.

10:30 - 11:25 a.m.

Evaluating the Used Rig Market

Speaker: Bob Martin, HDD Broker

This session will look at the state of the used equipment industry, its challenges and opportunities. Included will be a look at last year’s historical data, current market trends and thoughts for the future of the used HDD marketplace, including emerging products lines from Asia that are now entering the North American markets.

1 - 1:55 p.m.

Ten Myths About HDD

(presented by the Distribution Contractors Association)

Speaker: Grady Bell, Laney Directional Drilling

A discussion of some of the issues that face the horizontal directional drilling industry today: including; mud disposal, annular grouting, on grade sewage lines, PVC & DI pipe installations and side bends.

2 - 2:55 p.m.

Surveying and Pressure Monitoring in HDD

(presented by the Distribution Contractors Association

Panelists: Grady Bell, Laney Directional Drilling; David Hayes, Mears Group; Dr. Sam Ariaratnam, Arizona State University

This panel will review current permit requirements, needs and uses of accurate pilot hole surveying techniques and annular pressure monitoring during pilot hole and reaming phases of HDD installations.

3 - 3:55 p.m.

HDD SUMMIT: Contractors & Consulting Engineers – Communications Key to Working Together

Communications between consulting engineers and contractors solves project problems and issues for the benefit of all parties, including the project owner. The second of two summits, these roundtable discussions are designed to encourage audience participation.

Discussion Leaders: Brian Dorwart, P.E., P.G., Vice President, Haley & Aldrich; Eric Skonberg, P.E., Trenchless Engineering Group; Mark Crowson, Vice President, Henkels & McCoy

Track X = Underground Utilities

9 - 9:55 a.m.

Potholing Without Potholes: A Core Strategy for Utility Cut Repairs

Speaker: E. Marshall Pollock, Utilicor Technologies

This session discusses keyhole technology and the coring and reinstatement process that enables utility crews to cost-effectively perform repair or maintenance work on underground pipe or other buried plant from the road surface through an 18-in diameter “keyhole” cored through the pavement thereby avoiding more costly, disruptive and inherently more dangerous excavation methods.

10 - 10:25 a.m.

Pipe Ramming for HDD, Oil & Gas Pipeline Applications

Speaker: Bryan Bachmann, TT Technologies

With several significant natural gas and oil pipeline projects underway throughout North America, the pneumatic pipe ramming method is being utilized by pipeline contractors in a variety of ways. The slick bore method of ramming has been used successfully and pipe rammers are being used to install conductor barrel casings on several large diameter gas and oil HDD pipeline projects and provide other HDD Assist applications in difficult drilling conditions.

10:30 - 10:55 a.m.

Small Boring Unit (SBU) – Ground-Breaking Alternative to Hand-Dig Installations in Hard, Rocky Soil Conditions

Speaker: Arvid Veidmark III, Specialized Services Co.

The SBU is a small diameter cutter-head and thrust bearing assembly that extends the capabilities of the Auger Boring Machine and can easily cut through hard rock faster in small diameter drives. SBUs were recently put to the test in Arizona, known to host the most extreme soils in the world. This session discusses typical utility installations in hard rock, caliche and cemented cobbles and compares in four case studies the benefits of SBU over the longstanding hand-dig method. Equipment and labor costs are considered, as well as increases in daily production, drive limitations, and adaptation with the standard boring machines.

11 - 11:25 a.m.

Can Wireless Technology Help Reduce Your Fleet’s Idling Problem?

Speaker: John Hinds, Earthwave Technologies

With the price of fuel increasing to record levels, construction companies are seeing their profit margins erode away to nothing. By incorporating wireless technology and good old fashioned training and motivation, construction companies can dramatically reduce excessive idling in their fleet. This is good for the bottom line, good for the environment and good for production.

1 - 1:55 p.m.

Private Fiber Systems Bring Broadband Where Big Carriers Won’t Go

Speaker: Mike Render, RVA Market Research & Consulting

Much of the deployment of fiber networks today is being done by independent telecoms and municipal agencies in rural areas. Find out how they are bringing state-of-the-art connections to areas the big carriers don’t serve.

2 - 2:55 p.m.

State Investigates Feasibility Of Converting Aerial To Underground; Major Utility Has Ambitious Program In Place

Speaker: Andrew Tevington, Deputy Director, Public Utility Division, Oklahoma Corporation Commission

After a December 2007 ice storm left more than 600,000 residents without power, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission initiated a study to determine the feasibility of placing existing aerial cable underground. A commission official will report on the results of that study.

3 - 3:25 p.m.

Wind Power Industry Growth

More and more wind farms are appearing across the country’s landscape, but harnessing the wind to product power requires more than the big wind turbines. Collection systems of cable – many underground – route power generated by the big turbines to substations. This session provides an overview of this emerging industry.

Track XI-A = Trenchless Technical Symposium

8:30 - 9:55 a.m.

NASTT Forum: Benefits of Trenchless vs. Open Cut

10 - 11:25 a.m.

State of the U.S. Trenchless Industry (presented by the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association)

Moderator: Ravi Kaleyatodi, P.E., Assistant Director-Wastewater Operations, City of Houston

Panelists: Dale Kornegay, BorTunCo; Mark Boyer Boyer Inc.; Patrick Mann, Magnum Tunneling; Grady Bell, Laney Directional Drilling; Brent Keller, PM Construction & Rehab; Tim Naylor, Insituform Technolgoies; Mike Garver, BRH Garver Construction

Hosted by the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association, this session will highlight the five segments of the trenchless industry – where the industry is today and where it is headed. Topics to be covered include: pipe bursting, HDD, microtunneling, pipejacking, sliplining and CIPP.

1 - 1:25 p.m.

Prediction of Pulling Loads for Fusible PVC Pipe Installed by HDD

Speakers: Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam, Ira A Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University; Richard (Bo) Botteicher, Underground Solutions Inc.; Siggi Finnsson, Digital Control Inc.

A practical approach for evaluation of Safe Pull Force determination methodology and other associated research is presented in this session that includes basic engineering principles in Safe Pull Force evaluation and how these are applied to Fusible PVC. Also presented is a design model for use in aiding municipal engineers with HDD project layout and requirements, calibrated by field verified data, that will allow a more accurate determination of required Safe Pull Force for HDD installations that can then be compared to the maximum allowable values.

1:30 - 1:55 p.m.

Proposed Revision of WRc Sewer Rehabilitation Design Method

Speaker: George McAlpine, Danby of North America

In the U.S., most sewer pipe rehabilitation design follows methods prescribed in the various ASTM standards. These design standards apply almost exclusively to circular pipes. Rehabilitation design for non circular (and often large brick circular) sewers follow the Water Research Council’s (WRc/UK) Sewer Rehabilitation Manual (SRM) methods. The WRc design method is simple and straightforward and very easy to use. It is also fundamentally flawed, i.e., WRONG! This design method and its conceptual errors will be reviewed and ways of correcting these shortcomings using well established engineering practices will be proposed. A design example using both the original WRc design method and the proposed revision illustrating the flaws (and serious consequences) in the existing design method will be presented.

2 - 2:25 p.m.

Private Property Virtual Library – Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

Speaker: Bruce Cohen, CSL Services