"Pipe

Bursting
A Revolution for Telecom,
Electric, Gas, & Water"

Presented by the Leadership of the IPBA

“International Pipe Bursting Association”
A Division of NASSCO – National Association of Sewer Service
AGENDA
IPBA
Green Technology
The Basics
Types of Systems
Case Studies
Summary
I INTERNATIONAL
P PIPE
B BURSTING
A ASSOCIATION
IPBA – HISTORY & BACKGROUND
• Founded in 2000 – Division of NASSCO
• NASSCO Technical Advisor – Gerry Muenchmeyer
• Promote, Train, & Educate – Pipe Bursting
• Independent and Non-Biased Publications
• Re-Organization in 2010 that includes a 5 year
strategic plan and revitalized membership.
IPBA – Current Objectives

Vision
• Expand the use and acceptance of pipe bursting as the
trenchless technology of choice, in pipe replacement
throughout North America.
IPBA – Current Objectives

Mission
• Advance the acceptance of Pipe Bursting through
education, training, standards, marketing &
governmental support to replace existing piping
infrastructure in the most cost effective method.
IPBA – Current Objectives

Objective
• Expand awareness of Pipe Bursting for the
rehabilitation of North America’s aging infrastructure,
by providing leadership and fulfilling our mission, on
behalf of all IPBA membership.
Industry Stakeholders
• Contractors
• Pipeline system owners
• Engineering firms
• Manufactures & suppliers
• Academia
• Municipal
• General public/Home owners
Working Committees
• Marketing
• Membership
• Education & Training
• Specifications
• Governmental
IPBA Leadership & Presenters
IPBA Leadership Committee
• Brian Metcalf, Chairman & President/CEO of HammerHead
Trenchless Equipment
• George Mallakis, Vice Chairman & Regional Manager, TT
Technologies Trenchless Equipment
• Matt Timberlake, Marketing Committee President Ted Berry
Trenchless Technologies Team LLC.
• Mike Woodcock, Education Committee & President of
Portland Utilities Construction
• Andy Mayer, Member & President of Murphy Pipelines
IPBA@ICUEE
GREEN TECHNOLOGY
 GREEN TECHNOLOGY
Traditional Open Cut Construction
1) Excavate and
remove all material.
2) Lay new pipe.
3) Truck in new
backfill.
4) Placement of new
pavement .
5) Traffic and Public
disruption
 Reduction in • The debate regarding
Carbon Emissions climate change, the
by as much as beliefs in your
95% with
community, and an
Trenchless
increased
Construction
environmental
Open awareness demands
Cut that we adopt new
Pipe methods that will
Bursting help reduce carbon
emissions.
Green Technology – Pipe Bursting

Reduction in excavation by as much as 85% when

compared to traditional open cut excavation.
THE BASICS
Not just for Sewer and Water Rehabilitation

 History and Technology advancement

 Applications & equipment
 Project considerations

• Case studies
– Gas main replacement – Sewer
– Main decommissioning – Telecom
– Water – Electric
What is Pipe Bursting?
• The breaking of an
existing pipe, expanding
the broken pipe into the
surrounding soil while
simultaneously pulling
in the NEW
factory manufactured
pipe.
Brief History of Pipe Bursting
• Developed by British Gas in the late 70’s when they were faced
with deteriorating gas lines in severely congested and
developed areas.
• Open cutting to replace these lines was cost prohibitive and
sometimes not an option.
• In conjunction with a utility contractor, British Gas developed
the process of Pipe Bursting to replace Fracturable pipes
including water, sewer & gas.
• Patents and Licensing for pipe bursting no longer exists today.
Benefits of Pipe Bursting
• Eliminates up to 85% of
excavation
• Damage prevention: Follows the
path of the existing utility reducing
risks of utility strikes
• Especially cost effective when
compared to an open cut utility
relocation design
• Reduced traffic disruption
• Minimal surface disruption
• Install same size or larger
diameter pipe
• Pipe bursting is often more
cost effective than other
methods when long term
owner costs and capacity
needs are considered.
• Reduced impact on local
residents and business.
What materials can be burst?
Fracturable Pipes
Cast iron, clay tile, concrete, reinforced
concrete, asbestos cement, etc.

Non-Fracturable Pipes
Ductile iron, steel, galvanized, HDPE, lined
pipe, etc.
Current Technology Utilization
TYPES OF SYSTEMS: PNEUMATIC
“Pneumatic”
• Pneumatic Hammer
• Winch
• Air compressor
• Specialized tooling to match conditions
• New Pipe
• Typically used in waste water/sewer systems
Pneumatic Systems

• Pneumatic hammer • Most widely used system in sewer main

• Burst head/pulling head replacement industry
• Winch or pulling device • Utilized only with Fracturable host pipe and
HDPE
Pneumatic Systems
• Consists primarily of
pneumatic
hammer,
bursting/pulling head
and pulling device.
– Pneumatic hammer
– Burst head/tooling
– Winch.
TYPES OF SYSTEMS: STATIC
“Static”
• Hydraulic power pack
• Pulling/Lower unit
• Steel rod to provide “static” pulling
• Specialized tooling to match conditions
• New Pipe
• Machine tonnage capacities range from 20 tons to 300
tons available from several manufacturers.
Static Pipe Bursting Systems
TYPES OF SYSTEMS:
COMPACT LATERAL
“Compact/Lateral”
• Hydraulic power pack
• Pulling/Lower unit
• Pulling cable/Chain
• Specialized tooling to match conditions
• New Pipe
• Machine tonnage capacities range from 15 tons to 30 tons
• Typically utilized in replacement of fracturable sewer and non-
fracturable water and gas services
Compact / Lateral Systems
IPBA@ICUEE
IPBA PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS
IPBA Project Classification
Existing New Pipe
Depth Burst
Class of Pipe
Pipe
Diameter
Diameter
Options
Length

Size for Size

4” – 12” 0 – 350 ft
A <12 ft
to 1 upsize

>12 ft < 18
12” – 20” 350 – 450 ft
B ft
2 upsizes

3 or more
> 18 ft 20” – 36” > 450 ft
C upsizes

Project classifications per IPBA (International Pipe Bursting Association) pipe bursting specification.
 Upsizing: A Closer Look

Note: the above illustrations

assume flow line remains the
same.
 Upsizing – Expansion (where it goes)

Approximately 90% of compaction occurs upwards from the existing line.

 Depth of Cover
General rule is one (1) foot of
cover for every inch of expansion

8” DIPS Burst Head

Expander OD – 11.50”

6” Clay Pipe
Existing Pipe ID – 5.94”

Note: any compaction recedes over time. The deeper the line, the less chance of surface disruption
Soil Conditions
Going the Distance
• Increase static energy (pneumatic and static
applications)
• Increase impact energy (pneumatic applications)
• Soil memory
– Race against time
• Reduce pipe friction
• Lubrication
• Tractor Effect
• Entry pit length
Depth of Existing Line
• Is there adequate depth of cover?
• Utility depth determines new pipe entry pit length.
– Entry pit length is minimum 2 ½ times depth
– With pipes larger than 12” diameter length of entry pit will
increase
New Pipe Questions
• What kind of new pipe?
– HDPE is preferred pipe when pipe bursting
– Fusible PVC™, restrained joint PVC, ductile (DI) and clay
have been used successfully but require additional project and
site considerations.
• IPS or DIPS? (OD vs. ID)
– Important for burst/pulling head adaptability
– Existing clay to DIPS is a single upsize
• What is the SDR Rating
– Recommend a min. of SDR17 for pipe bursting with HDPE
IPBA@ICUEE

CASE STUDIES
SMALL DIAMETER
“THE 80/20 RULE”
 Replaced 100,000 LF
Small Diameter Sewer Main – Houston

of 8”, 10”, & 12”

Mostly 8”

Product/Footage
300’ – 600’ Pull
Lengths

Equipment
7” Diameter
pneumatic tool with
winch system
Small Diameter Pipe Bursting
• Most Pipe Bursting In The U.S. consists of
– Small Diameter Pipe Bursting
– 6”, 8”, 10”, & 12”
– Size on Size or One Upsize
• Pipe bursting is the only trenchless technology that
can increase the inside diameter (ID) of an existing
pipe line.
Small Diameter Pipe Bursting
• Many municipalities look to pipe bursting as the first
choice.
– City of Houston
– Jacksonville Electric Authority
– Knoxville Utility Board
– Others

• Pipe Bursting Actually Replaces the Existing Pipe.

 Replace an existing 10”
10” VCP Sanitary Sewer

VCP gravity sewer with a

new 10” HDPE in a
sensitive area

Product/Footage
Installed in a single
300’ burst

Equipment
7” pneumatic tool
and a 12 ton
downhole winch

No Flamingo's were harmed during the replacement of this

49
utility!!
 Replaced 800’ of 8” CI
Ogunquit, Maine
8” CI Sanitary Sewer Force Main

force main with new 10”

HDPE

Product/Footage
2 – 400’
installations

Equipment
80 ton static burst
unit

50
LARGE DIAMETER
 Upsized 25,000 LF 15” &
Large Diameter Gravity Sewer – Atlanta

18” Concrete & Clay to 24”

& 28”

Product/Footage
250’ to 350’ Pull
Lengths

Equipment
18” Diameter Tool
 Replaced 5,000 LF of 36”
Large Diameter Forcemain - Tallahassee

Hobas with 36” DIPS

HDPE

Product/Footage
600’ Pull Lengths

Equipment
24” Diameter Tool
 MAIN
REPLACEMENT - STEEL
 Static Pipe Bursting
Gas Main Replacement – Steel

Product/Footage
700 feet of 4” Steel
to 4” HDPE

Equipment
50 ton rod pulling
machine, 20HP
hydraulic power
pack, 4” slitter
 SERVICE
REPLACEMENT - HDPE
 Static Pipe Bursting
Gas Service Replacement – HDPE

Product/Footage
Gas service
replacement

Equipment
Cable, specialized
tooling, pulling
medium
PRESSURE
REPLACEMENT - STEEL
 Static Pipe Bursting
Pressure Sewer Replacement -
Steel

Product/Footage
150 mm steel to 160
mm HDPE

Equipment
50 ton rod pulling
machine, 20HP
hydraulic power
pack, 150 mm slitter
 MAIN
REPLACEMENT – DUCTILE IRON
 Static Pipe Bursting
Ductile Iron
Water Main Replacement

Product/Footage
Replacement of
1,800 feet of 4”
ductile iron to 5”
HDPE.

Equipment
50 ton rod pulling
machine, 20HP
hydraulic power
pack, 4” slitter
 MAIN
REPLACEMENT – PVC
 Static Pipe Bursting
Sewer Main Replacement – PVC

Product/Footage
430 feet of 8" PVC
to 12" HDPE, SDR
17

Equipment
125 ton rod pulling
machine, 73HP
hydraulic power
pack, 8” slitter
 MAIN
PRE – CHLORINATED PROCESSES
Preparation of Pipe
• All work involving the renewal of
water lines using pipe bursting
techniques shall be carried out as
hygienically as practical in
accordance with applicable
specifications, procedures, codes,
regulations, and laws of the
governing regulatory authorities,
and the American Water
Association with all reasonable
steps being taken to avoid
contamination of water supplies.
Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc.
Telephone: 904-620-9702
Preparation of the Pipe
• A free chlorine residual of
25mg/L should be maintained for
a minimum contact time of 24
hours.
• After thorough flushing the new
pipe shall be sample at each end
at intervals no greater than 1200
feet, only by fully qualified
rehabilitation staff, who will then
fill in a log book/passport form
detailing the date, coil number
and time sample was taken.
• A copy of this form will also be
taped to the coil to ensure the
correct pipe is referred to.
Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc.
Telephone: 904-620-9702
 MAIN REPLACEMENT:
CIPP/HDPE LINED CONCRETE
 Static Pipe Bursting
CIPP/HDPE Lined Concrete
Sewer Main Replacement

Sewer main replacement

Product/Footage
2,500 feet of 8”
Concrete lined with
CIPP and Sliplined
replaced with 8”
HDPE
Equipment

HydroBurst HB100,
PP70 Power Pack,
Specialized Tooling
IPBA@ICUEE
MAIN DECOMMISSIONING HDPE
 Static Pipe Bursting
Gas Main Decommissioning – HDPE

Product/Footage
Decommissioning
of 3,000 feet of
HDPE gas main

Equipment
12 ton cable winch,
specialized tooling
• There are growing concerns
related to abandoned gas lines.
• Current decommissioning methods
are expensive or do not provide
visual proof of pipe taken out of
service.
– Open cut pipe removal
– Void fill grouting
Cost Effective, Eliminates Doubt
• Permanently makes the
old line unusable and
obvious to all that is now
a “dead line.”
• Production varies
according to conditions
and pipe type.
• In all cases cost is often
just a fraction of the cost
to dig up and discard.
SUMMARY & ACTION STEPS
Conclusion
• Nearly any kind of pipe can be burst or split and replaced
with new pipe.
• The same benefits afforded to the sewer and water markets
can be achieved in gas, telecom and electric industries.
• Advancements in technology and experience have been
applied to and continue to expand into other markets
outside of sewer and water.
• Pipe bursting is not just for sewer and water rehab
anymore!
Action Steps

• Drive innovation – use the technology

• Get involved - IPBA
• Tremendous opportunity to drive positive
change across the industry
IPBA Leadership & Presenters
IPBA Leadership Committee
• Brian Metcalf, Chairman & President/CEO of HammerHead
Trenchless Equipment
• George Mallakis, Vice Chairman & Regional Manager, TT
Technologies Trenchless Equipment
• Matt Timberlake, Marketing Committee President Ted Berry
Trenchless Technologies Team LLC
• Mike Woodcock, Education Committee & President of
Portland Utilities Construction
• Andy Mayer, Member & President of Murphy Pipelines
THANK YOU
"Pipe Bursting:
A Revolution for Telecom,
Electric, Gas, & Water"