Pipe Jacking

An introduction to pipe jacking prepared by the

Pipe Jacking Association
Pipe Jacking
Pipe Jacking
Microtunnelling
Safe and Well Engineered

ß Engineered
ß Safe
ß Cost effective
ß Flexible joints
ß Structural
ß Watertight
ß Finished pipeline delivered
Benefits of Pipe Jacking

ß Structurally sound
ß Continuous ground support
ß Minimal joints
ß Gasketed flexible joints
ß Maintenance-free
ß Good flow characteristics
Environmental Benefits

ß Reduces disruption
ß Reduces damage to services
ß Highway protected
ß 90% less vehicle movements
ß Less spoil
ß Less quarried material
Lower Capital Cost

ß No secondary lining

ß Economic alternative to deep

open cut

ß Socially acceptable
Applications
ß New foul and surface water drainage
ß Infrastructure and river crossings for utilities
Machine Technology

Machines are available for pipe jacking in most ground conditions

Machine Technology

Machines are available for pipe jacking in most ground conditions

ß Open face cutter booms

Machine Technology

Machines are available for pipe jacking in most ground conditions

ß Open face cutter booms

ß Backacters
Machine Technology

Machines are available for pipe jacking in most ground conditions

ß Open face cutter booms

ß Backacters
ß Tunnel boring machine
Machine Technology

Machines are available for pipe jacking in most ground conditions

ß Open face cutter booms

ß Backacters
ß Tunnel boring machine
ß Earth pressure balance
Machine Technology

Machines are available for pipe jacking in most ground conditions

ß Open face cutter booms

ß Backacters
ß Tunnel boring machine
ß Earth pressure balance
ß Slurry
Safe and Efficient

ß Mechanised excavation
ß Quick
ß Ground support
ß Remote control
ß Safe working
Laser Guidance

ß Real-time line and level checks

ß Maintains accuracy in difficult ground
ß Allows remote operations
Research

ß 14 years research

ß Oxford and Cambridge Universities involved

ß Supported by water companies and the EPSRC

ß Research both laboratory and site based

Research
Test Rig
Research
Instrumented Pipe
Research
Model Screw Conveyor
Research
Foam Generator
Research Projects

ß Laboratory testing of model jacked pipes

ß Field testing of performance of pipes

ß Finite element analysis of concrete jacking pipes

ß Full scale testing of concrete pipes

ß Soil conditioning and lubrication materials

ß Field testing of soil conditioning and lubrication methods

Design Guide

ß Soils investigation
ß Excavation systems
ß Temporary and permanent works
ß Jacking lengths and friction forces
ß Best installation practice
ß Worked examples and checklists
Proven System

ß Extensively installed
ß 150mm to 3m+ diameters
ß Long drive lengths
ß Engineering performance
Alternative Applications

Box Sections
ß Subways
ß Roadways

Other uses
ß jacked arches
ß bridge abutments
Pipe Jacking Pipes

ß Concrete jacking pipes: EN 14457

ß Installation forces are key

ß Follow manufacturers recommendations

Summary

ß Engineering integrity
ß Low capital costs
ß Low maintenance
ß Cost-effective
ß Environmental benefits
The PJA and Industry Links

Established for over 30 years the Pipe Jacking Association has links across
the industry:

ß British Standards Institution/CEN

ß British Tunnelling Society
ß Construction Industry Training Board
ß Departments of Civil Enginering at Oxford and Cambridge Universities
ß Transport Research Laboratory
ß Health & Safety Executive
ß Ground Forum
Pipe Jacking Association
10 Greycoat Place, London SW1P 1SB
Tel: 0845 070 5201 Fax: 0845 070 5202
Email: secretary@pipejacking.org
Website: www.pipejacking.org