Trenchless Technology

What does Trenchless Technology mean?

• Trenchless technology is a form of underground construction that

requires the use of few or no trenches at surface or street level.
• Uses new techniques and equipment to install or replace underground
infrastructure without causing disturbance to the ground above. 
• Its goal is to avoid interfering with surface-level activities, including
traffic, businesses, residential areas or people.
What does Trenching mean?

• Trenching is a construction method that involves digging a trench in

the ground to install, maintain or inspect pipes, conduits or cables
underground. . 
• When the installation of the pipe, conduit or cable is completed, the
trench is backfilled and disturbed grounds are returned to their original
state, insofar as possible.
Trenching machines
• Chain trenchers – Dig (0.35-0.9m) wide trenches with a depth up to 3.1m
Trenching machines

• Ladder trenchers– Up to 3.1 m wide and 7.6 m deep

Trenching machines

• Bucket wheel trenchers– Use a revolving bucket wheel to cut a trench

up to 1.5 m wide and 2.7 m deep