What is Pipe Bursting?

Introduction Pipe Fracturing History Pipe Bursting Process Problems
Solutions Pipe Bursting to replace old lines Component Functions Advantages Cutting Costs
Advantages
1. Pipe Bursting is the only trenchless method that can be used to increase the capacity of the system by upsizing the line. Other methods like cured in-place or sliplining do not allow this. With Pipe Bursting, capacity can be increased up to 100% or more.
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Pipe Bursting for replacement of the line is the preferred method if:
The pipe is not structurally sound.
Capacity is an issue.
There are dips, sags or offset joints.
There are missing pipe sections or partially collapsed lines.
 All debris, rocks, silt and roots cannot be completely cleaned
prior to lining.

All types of lining procedures will conform the lining to whatever the structure of the line is. Laterals often require "hard taps". No grouting accepted.