HEQ 2010 - Heavy Equipment Basic Pipelaying

Credits: 3

Examines methods for preparing the trench for pipe installation, including stabilization, bedding, and initial backfill soil behavior as they relate to trench failures, including common indications of an unstable trench. Introduces typical shoring, shielding, and sloping methods, appropriate equipment use, and elevations as they relate to the setup of these instruments.