Pipe Materials for Trenchless Construction

Choos­ing the appro­pri­ate pipe mate­r­i­al is a vital com­po­nent of trench­less con­struc­tion. The type of mate­r­i­al need­ed will vary from site-to-site and the prop­er choice is depen­dent on a vari­ety of fac­tors. Par­tic­i­pants in this work­shop will learn to rec­og­nize which mate­ri­als are suit­able for which con­struc­tion sites, and why select­ing the cor­rect pipe mate­r­i­al is impor­tant to the longevi­ty of the installation.

Course at a glance
What you will learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Understand that the specific features of each site must be considered in order to determine which pipe material is most appropriate.
  • Identify the differences of each material and determine why different materials are necessary to be considered.
  • Recognize the risks associated with using improper pipe material and how to mitigate these risks.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of choosing the correct pipe material in order to ensure successful installation.
This course has no prerequisites

Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.

Take note:

  • All student communications will be sent directly by the Consortium for Engineered Trenchless Technologies (CETT).
Currently counts towards

*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.

This is a skills-enhancing course in

You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.

We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.

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