Courses offered by IndSTT Trenchless Foundation Program- Microtunneling

Courses offered by IndSTT
Trenchless Foundation Program- Microtunneling
Trenchless Foundation-Microtunneling Program has been divided in three levels, Basic, Intermediate & Advanced. 
Course coverage of each level is as follows:
 Basic Course—It co vers Basic of Microtunneling Methods, Survey and Investigation for Microtunneling Projects, Drilling fluids & Subsurface Utility Engineering.
 Intermediate Course—It covers Microtunneling Operations, Equipment Selection for Microtunneling Projects, Project Design for Microtunneling Projects and Site Supervision for Microtunneling Projects.
 Advanced Course—It Covers Jacking and Receiving Shaft, Laser Guidance System/Laser and Jacking Frame Setup, Jacking Pipe Design, Shaft Design and Pricing and Cost Control.

Basic level Course synopsis
1. Basic of Microtunneling Methods
2. Survey and Investigation for Microtunneling Projects
3. Drilling Fluids
4. Subsurface Utility Engineering
Basic Level Course Contents
1. Basic of Microtunneling Methods  - Description of microtunneling methods, technique    background, spoil removal and line & grade management.
2. Survey and Investigation for Microtunneling Projects  - Basic Consideration for carrying 
out survey and geotechnical investigation, data interpretation evaluation and planning of the 
project including mapping and subsurface exploration.
3. Drilling Fluids  - Introduction of drilling fluids, development of technology, equipment and procedures.
4. Subsurface Utility Engineering  - Introduction, components, site assessment, data management and conclusion for microtunneling project execution.
Course Eligibility
Diploma in Engineering with 2 years experience or Degree in any branch of Engineering.


Intermediate level Course synopsis
1. Microtunneling Operation
2. Equipment Selection
3. Project Design for Microtunneling Project
4. Site Supervision for Microtunneling Projects
Intermediate Level Course Contents
1. Microtunneling Operation  - Machine set up, Jacking and receiving shaft, Jacking operation, 
    and Slurry removal.
2. Equipment Selection  - It covers the guidelines that need to be followed in making choice of 
     the machine and their attachments. The equipment also needs to perform at its best.  
3. Project Design for Microtunneling Projects  - Alignment considerations, cover requirements,                         design grade, product pipe requirements, casing requirements, line and grade tolerance.
4. Site Supervision for Microtunneling Projects  - Construction monitoring requirements relative     to microtunneling including job site safety, pre-construction surveys, pipe materials testing,   microtunneling operations and instrumentation provisions.
Course Eligibility
Successful completion of Microtunneling Basic Foundation Course.


Advanced level Course synopsis
1. Jacking and Receiving Shaft
2. Laser Guidance System/Laser and Jacking Frame Set Up
3. Jacking Pipe Design, Shaft Design
4. Pricing and Cost Control
Advanced Level Course Contents
1. Jacking and Receiving Shaft  - Design of launching and receiving shaft, thrust wall, ground 
condition and jacking frame set up.
2. Laser Guidance System/Laser and Jacking Frame Set up  - Fitting the laser guidance system, laser cheeks, steering setting laser beam with directional setting into the axis etc.
3. Jacking Pipe Design, Shaft Design  - General methodology of pipe design and about RCC 
pipes with or without lining, steel pipes, polycrete pipe.
4. Pricing and Cost Control  - Various inputs to complete the cost estimate, production rate depending on ground condition and other factors that will influence the cost.
Course Eligibility
Successful completion of Microtunneling Intermediate Foundation Course.


Batch Strength

•  Maximum batch strength shall be 35 participants.
•  Minimum batch strength shall be 10 participants. 

In case of lesser registrations, the particular batch may be merged with the subsequent batches.


For furthur queries contact
Prof. Niranjan Swarup
Executive Director
Indian Society for Trenchless Technology (IndSTT)
908, Hemkunt Chambers, 89, Nehru Place, New Delhi –110019 INDIA
Phone: +91-11-41617862 Fax: +91-11-41617863 Mobile: + 91-9811499248
Email: indstt@indstt.org, indstt@indstt.com 
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