Digging and excavation is an essential part in almost all construction
needs. there are also industries that need these in their installations and
repairs. Some of these areas and industries are very sensitive that is why
there is a need for a better and safer way of digging aside from the
traditional methods which are the mechanical and manual ones. The safer and
better way of digging and excavation is the method called non-destructive digging.
This is also known as NDD, potholing or vacuum excavation.
The non-destructive digging method is named as such
because it can break the ground, loosen the soil, excavate it and make a hole
without causing damage to any of the important assets and utilities underground.
The reason that this method can safely do the digging and excavation is because
of the equipment and tools are that used. Non-destructive digging can
be achieved in two ways these are hydro excavation and air vacuum
excavation.
Hydro excavation uses high pressure water to break the ground. This then
loosens the soil and other debris like rocks. These, together with the excess
water and slurry are simultaneously vacuumed out by a special nozzle and
directed straight into a special holding tank for easy disposal. Air vacuum
excavation uses high pressure air coming from a special nozzle to break the
ground and loosen the earth material and other debris. As with hydro
excavation, there is also a vacuum nozzle that simultaneously takes out the
soils, rocks and debris to be stored in the holding tank. This can readily be
available for back filling if needed. If not, then this can be disposed of
easily. Water and air make a difference because these are powerful enough to
break the ground but gentle on the different pipes, cables, lines and tanks
that are in the way.
As compared to the traditional digging methods, non-destructive
digging avoids the risks of problems that damage on the utilities and
assets can cause. It does not use heavy equipment or sharp tools that can cut,
burst or damage things like gas pipes, electric cables, water pipes, sewer
systems and the like. When things like this can happen, it can be more
dangerous to the workers, the people around and it will add to the unexpected
expenses needed for repairs. Just imagine the problems a burst water pipe, cut
electric cable or burst gas pipe can cause.
Aside from these, there are other benefits to using the non-destructive
digging method in any of the projects where digging and excavation works
are needed. These are:
- It can be used in small spaces or tight areas. It can even be used in sensitive areas that heavy equipment cannot get into because it might destroy the area. Non-destructive digging ways can be used off site using the long hoses.
- It is safe for the environment. There is less noise and air pollution.
- This method is more cost efficient.
- It is precise, no need for back jobs.
Knowing these things about non-destructive digging shows
why it should be used over the traditional methods. More and more people should
know about it.
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can help. Just visit our site at non-destructive digging to find out
more.
