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
