Micro-Tunneling Technology for Replacement Electric and Telecommunication Lines
| Author | : Dr. Ragaei Sadek, PhD, CE |
| Publisher | : FriesenPress |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2014-11-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781460258941 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1460258940 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (940 Downloads) |
Download or read book Micro-Tunneling Technology for Replacement Electric and Telecommunication Lines written by Dr. Ragaei Sadek, PhD, CE and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author studied the cost-effective modern solution for placing electric distribution lines and telecommunications lines underground in urban areas in the USA. The methodology of the study which included examining the cost and schedule analyses as function of pipe diameter and overburden depth. The study focused on the cases when trenching cannot be done. Cost-benefit analysis was performed, particularly in urban areas. The author discussed the cost and benefits of undergrounding both types of lines, but focused on electric lines in Maryland and Virginia states.
