Mikhail Melnikov

Sustainability and Ecology in Horizontal Directional Drilling

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Produktbeschreibung

Sustainable development in infrastructure emphasizes meeting society's needs for transportation, energy, and utilities while minimizing environmental degradation and conserving resources for future generations. Modern infrastructure projects are increasingly evaluated not only on cost and performance, but also on their ecological footprint, carbon emissions, and social impacts. In this context, construction methods that reduce land disturbance, pollution, and resource consumption are critically important. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) - a trenchless construction technique for installing underground pipelines and conduits - has emerged as a key technology aligning with sustainable development principles. By drilling below the surface rather than excavating open trenches, HDD can significantly lessen disruption to ecosystems and communities. For instance, trenchless methods like HDD have been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, avoid damage to vegetation, and lessen traffic delays compared to traditional open-cut trenching.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 72
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 125g
• ISBN-13: 9786209275937
• ISBN-10: 6209275931
• Artikelnr.: 76096594

Autorenporträt

Mikhail Melnikov is an innovator, researcher, and analytical expert specializing in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technologies and the digital transformation of construction processes. His work focuses on the development of intelligent solutions, process optimization, and sustainable approaches to trenchless infrastructure projects.