Trenchless Technology and Asset Management

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It is with great pleasure and honor that I take this opportunity offered by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) to welcome a new reference manual of practice to the field of trenchless technology and asset management. NASSCO is setting industry standards for the assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of underground...

The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) is a 501 (c) 6 not-for-profit trade association that represents thousands of underground infrastructure professionals. Established in 1976, NASSCO’s mission is to set standards for the assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure and to assure the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless...

This edition of the NASSCO Manual of Practice would not have been possible without the knowledge and expertise of Ted DeBoda, P.E., NASSCO’s Past Executive Director, Lynn Osborn, P.E., NASSCO’s Technical Director, and Gerry Muenchmeyer, P.E., NASSCO’s Past Technical Director. We would also like to acknowledge the assistance provided by the University of Texas, Arlington (UTA),...

Disclaimer

The NASSCO Manual of Practice (MOP) for Trenchless Technology and Asset Management, first published in 1996, has been an important tool for more than 20 years. While there have been significant changes in our industry since the MOP was first introduced, the purpose of this Manual remains the same: To provide a baseline reference for a broad range of disciplines, and to provide assessment steps and...