Trenchless Technology is actively used in more than 100 cities in China. Engineers have already successfully undertaken some of the most ambitious projects in terms of complexity, diameter and distance, and trenchless achievements are competing at world levels. Over the next few years, many major infrastructure projects are planned, resulting in huge business opportunities. Therefore, there is no better time for the buyers and sellers of Trenchless Technology equipment and services to meet and discuss the latest technology which will be on display from the world’s top suppliers.

The conference papers will provide engineers with an opportunity to learn about the applications of various trenchless techniques, while at the same time addressing the challenges particular to the Chinese market. Technical papers will present technology and techniques used in all aspects of planning, management, evaluation and design, new installation, repair and rehabilitation. Case studies illustrating examples of projects undertaken in the region will also highlight the challenges, solutions and benefits of using trenchless techniques.

Conference presentations will include: Innovation and record breaking in Hong Kong; The UK experience of thin walled structural lining of gas & watermains; engineering considerations of Horizontal Directional Drilling projects; CIPP - a solution to many problems; and The impact of laterals on sewer performance.

Chinese papers will focus on the use of Trenchless Technology within China, with topics to include the first successful use Trenchless Technology to cross the Nanjing Road in Shanghai; Application of auxiliary crossing curve in HDD; The structure design of water pipes using CIPP lining rehabilitation; Rigidity of ring & column in Jacking Pipes and its analysis for a beam on an elastic foundation; The lining application and research of DN1250 water supply pipe; The application and prospect of trenchless technology in comprehensive geophysical prospecting; The application of trenchless rehabilitation technology in gas pipes to accelerate the natural gas development.

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The conference exhibition will meanwhile provide visitors with an unrivalled opportunity to see the very latest equipment and services displayed by the leading international suppliers specialising in the installation and renovation of underground utilities using trenchless techniques, including Horizontal Directional Drilling and drill fluids; CCTV and inspections; contractors; digital mapping; ground investigation; high pressure cleaners; microtunnelling; pipes and pipe renovation; pipeline construction and rehabilitation; pipe jointing; sewer cleaning, lining, maintenance and renovation; surveying; tunnel linings and much more.

On the final day of the event, conference delegates will be invited to join a site visit program to see utility works in progress.