Thank you rconner and zdas04 for the very useful input.
Great idea to look into the standards for excavation, this is the point of assistance requested to get in the right direction with the proper terminology. Also, zdas04, those are the right kinds of points and discussion that I will be...
In terms of the lateral distance between the joined pipeline outside of the trench to the edge of the trench (or centerline of the trench), I do have two assumptions that are most likely in the right thought process.
1) It could simply be a Civil/Geotech analysis in regards to the soil type...
I am conducting research, rather than homework solutions, towards my last design project, but also towards a professional offer that I have received following my graduation this May. I will be expanding on the same project as an EIT.
I am a mature student who has worked 2 summers as a Pipeline...
I have some experience with pipeline projects, so I directed my focus to be towards improving some aspect of pipelines.
My focus is studying the rolling technique for faster installation below ground, and looking at ways to save costs while doing it. I have had some good progress with studying...
