Advantages
Top Benefits of Pipe Jacking Include:
Technical Benefits
- Inherent Strength of lining with better finishing
- Reduced risk of ground settlement and sinkholes on the surface
- Faster implementation and economic alternative to deep open-cut methods
- Reduced and minimize traffic and urban disturbance
Environmental Benefits
- Reduction of carbon emissions, noise and dust pollution
- Reduction on excavated spoil or other construction materials
- Reduced vehicle movements and subsequently less associated disruption to the surrounding environment
Safety Benefits
- Pipe Jacking is an inherently safer method than manual excavation
- Site Supervision is contained in smaller areas
- Reduction in manpower and working hours
- TBM can be operated remotely from a control room on the surface
