PIPE JACKING PROCEDURE

IN
UNDERGROUND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

N. YINGYONGPITIMONGKOL
2017
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL 3
2.0 SCOPE 3
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY 3
4.0 SITE PREPARATION 4
5.0 PIPE JACKING INSTRUCTION 4
5.1 HYDRAULIC JACKING MACHINE INSTALLATION 4
5.2 MACHINE ALIGNMENT SETTING 4
5.3 PILOT PIPE AND SCREW CONVEYOR LOADING 4
5.4 PIPE JACKING OPERATION 4
5.5 MACHINE REMOVING 4
5.6 PIPELINE INSPECTION 4
6.0 SPOIL REMOVAL 5
7.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENT 5

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FIGURE PIPE JACKING 6
1.0 GENERAL
This procedure is to provide guidance in the construction of underground natural gas pipeline by
pipe jacking method for Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline Project

The Codes and Standards list as below are purposed for the minimum reference of Engineering
Design.

DWA-A 161 Static calculation of propulsion pipes

DWA-A 125E Pipe Jacking and Related Techniques

EN 12889 Trenchless Construction and Testing of Drains and Sewers

EN 14457 General requirements for components specifically designed for

use in trenchless construction of drains and sewers

2.0 SCOPE
This procedure is used for 10 inch and 21 m length pipe jacking guideline of underground natural gas pipeline
project whereas the requirement of specification shall be practiced as specified in the contract drawings.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Project Manager
Manage all project construction activities by directing Project Coordinator and Site
Representative.
3.2 Engineering Manager
Establishment of all document related to construction procedure and material specification.
3.3 Site Representative
Responsible for provision of manpower, construction equipment and construction material
required for construction.
3.4 Site Engineer
Execute all construction activities and verify that the material and other accessories are in
accordance with the specification.
3.5 Quality Controller
To verify that the work is completed in accordance with specification and application codes and
standard.
3.6 Safety Officer
Responsible for all construction Safety Program.
4.0 SITE PREPARATION
Before job operation, need to have appropriately safety management such as restriction boundary, warning
sign and safety equipment.
Pit construction at driving shaft side and reception side should have approved calculation and met regulation
requirement.
Handling and storing pipe area should not obstruct transportation way. When blocks should not exceed 1.5
M. in height, and should not be walked or climbed upon.
The route of pipeline shall be surveyed and shown detail of line route, station, crossing section with the
elevation of existing ground and proposing pipeline soil coverage to control for ditching operation.
Reference shall be set up to control survey point and should be marked for convenience of reference during
construction.

5.0 PIPE JACKING INSTRUCTION

5.1 Hydraulic Jacking Machine Installation
Hydraulic jacking machine is moved by mobile crane whereas parking at appropriate location. Machine
lifting should be operated by certified operators according to the regulation. Machine is installed on
provided stable basement.
5.2 Machine Alignment Setting
After machine is put in the pit, the machine should be aligned to the specified direction. And then
connect the power source.
5.3 Pilot Pipe and Screw Conveyor Loading
Load pilot pipe to slide guide of machine with screw conveyor inside the pipe. Connect the screw
conveyor to rotating shaft. And then connect the water jet line
5.4 Pipe Jacking Operation
Run machine to drive the screw conveyor and push the pilot pipe with allowed hydraulic pressure along
slide guide range.
Move machine back and reload pipe and water jet tube. Connect jacked pipe piece and the new piece
by welding which approved welding procedure.
After the tip of pilot pipe expose to the reception pit replace proposed pipe substitute to pilot pipe.
Pipe jacking operation while remove pilot pipe by piece to piece.
5.5 Machine Removing
Disconnect all of supplies and lift machine out of the pit.
5.6 Pipeline Inspection
Proposed pipe should be inspected that pipe inside is no dirt, scale, soil and others.
6.0 SPOIL REMOVAL
When pipe jacking operation, the screw conveyor work as auger and conveyor to transfer soil out of the
tunnel. Soil is drawn of the pit by backhole and should be disposed with appropriate methods.

7.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENT

During construction period, all work activity shall be performed to safety regulation. Safety Barricade and
Safety Warning Sign shall be established to protect the traffic user.
Working in the pit, all of operators should follow to the confined space working regulations and need to be
trained of work at height.
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FIGURE - PIPE JACKING