Directional Bore Pipe Sizes
Directional Bore Pipe Sizes
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Can a sanitary sewer be directionally bored under truck docks with the end result being a gravity sanitary sewer line? Pipe size would need to be 6" or 8". Length of the bore/pipe would end up being about 700 feet. I am trying to avoid tearing up trucks by installing an open cut sanitary sewer. This would also keep the docks in operation. Just wasn't sure how long you could do the boring and what pipe sizes could be done. Any insight is appreciated.





RE: Directional Bore Pipe Sizes
6" or 8" dia. is no problem, and neither is 700', and good contractors can do a pretty darn good job of putting the pipe where you want it. They do have to be able dig and work at each end of the bored line, so as to do the drilling and to feed the pipe, etc. They usually drill the hole and then pull the pipe back as they pull the drilling string back out.
RE: Directional Bore Pipe Sizes
All have a good weekend.
RE: Directional Bore Pipe Sizes
RE: Directional Bore Pipe Sizes
You can use jack and bore. Note that these technics require working areas in order to accomplish the task.
Note that sewer manholes for cleaning purposes are typically installed every 400 to 500 feet.
RE: Directional Bore Pipe Sizes
RE: Directional Bore Pipe Sizes
I don't think the jack & bore is a cost effective installation either. By the time you add up all of the ancillary costs of building jacking & receiving pits, as well as the risk costs associate with installing something in-the-blind (think about the impact an obstruction in the bore might have....), you'll find that traditional open cut is the way to go.
Cheers!!
RE: Directional Bore Pipe Sizes