Manual of Site Investigations for Trenchless Projects

Success of any trenchless project, apart from other factors, depends highly on the quality of site investigations. A good portion of investigation activities require specialized techniques and skilled technicians. Complete information about such techniques and necessary skill sets to perform Investigation activities, at times, may not be available with the practicing trenchless stakeholders leading to incomplete or erroneous site investigations. This in turn may lead to failed project or damaged utilities. To avoid such mistakes, basic details of the general Site Investigation processes must be available with the stakeholders. This manual discusses necessary Site Investigation methods for Trenchless Projects.