What is Pipe Bursting?
| Introduction | Pipe Fracturing | History | Pipe Bursting Process | Problems |
| Solutions | Pipe Bursting to replace old lines | Component Functions | Advantages | Cutting Costs |
History
In the late 70's British Gas was faced
with a problem of deteriorating gas lines in severely congested and developed
areas. Open cutting to replace these lines was cost prohibitive and sometimes
not an option. So in conjunction with a utility contractor, British Gas developed
the patented the process of Pipe Bursting to replace fracturable pipes including
water, sewer, gas, and telephone. During the Pipe Bursting process, excavation
and the disturbance to the surrounding community is greatly reduced.
