RISK MANAGEMENT FOR MICROTUNNELED SEWERS

Steven W. Hunt

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RISK MANAGEMENT FOR MICROTUNNELED SEWERS

Abstract

An increased desire to specify trenchless construction methods to minimize public and utility impacts along with more contractor capability and competition have resulted in more use of microtunneling for new sewer construction. In some localities with favorable ground and site conditions, microtunnel construction has become fairly routine with few significant problems and claims. However in many ground conditions, a routine approach to subsurface investigation and preparation of a geotechnical report and specifications can result in significant risks and costly consequences. Owners and consultants can significantly reduce the risks and consequences of problems on microtunnel projects by following a more careful, focused subsurface risk management approach.

An increased desire to specify trenchless construction methods to minimize public and utility impacts along with more contractor capability and competition have resulted in more use of microtunneling for new sewer construction. In some localities with favorable ground and site conditions, microtunnel construction has become fairly routine with few significant problems and claims. However in many...

Author(s)

Steven W. Hunt

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSession 9: New Technology in System Management

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2004

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20040101)2004:5L.687;1-

DOI10.2175/193864704784107281

Volume / Issue2004 / 5

Content sourceCollection Systems Conference