Modeling and accurate calculations of the microtunneling and trenchless drilling technologies

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NNOVATIVE PIPELINE CROSSINGS Inc. (IPC, http://ipipecrossings.com) is a dynamic provider of pipeline contractor in Canada. They are one of Canada's most technologically specialized in non-invasive microtunneling and trenchless drilling techniques for under river rail crossings, while diminishing common construction and environmental risks related to pipeline installation. As a leader in such a rapidly evolving market, they have a history of perpetual improvements in their engineering services and products. Accurate performance in the product is crucial in order to achieve and maintain strong market position in such a demanding industry. The proposed project will develop a user-friendly numerical simulation tools and database to improve IPC's current and future business activities. As a first application and a test case, modeling and simulating the current pipe system and operating conditions of an IPC will be conducted by using numerical analysis. Final deliverables will include software package that can calculate maximum possible length of the direct pipe method, optimal depth and piping trajectory, and other operating conditions under various environmental conditions including weather and soil conditions.