Underground Infrastructure - October 2023 - 36

Touring NASSCO's NEW
SewerGrouting.com Website
By NASSCO Board Member & ICGC Committee Chair John Manijak, Hoerr Construction
Information about what is believed to be the oldest
trenchless technology has just gotten easier to
find. ICGC - NASSCO's Infiltration Control
Grouting Committee - has just completed a full
revision of its website found at SewerGrouting.com
NASSCO's vision is " To increase the awareness of
aging underground infrastructure and to provide
viable solutions through education, technical
resources and industry advocacy. " Creating a
viable source for information that is easily available
was just one of the many reasons for the update of
SewerGrouting.com. The website is linked to
NASSCO.org to make it quick and easy for
trenchless professionals to find valuable
information and guidance on the topic of infiltration
control / grouting.
In line with the NASSCO vision, there is excellent
information found on the website that can help
educate, provide technical resources, and
advocate for grouting as a proven trenchless
technology. At the top of the home page is a sixminute
video on chemical grouting. First released
in 2021, this introductory video was produced by
members of ICGC and is filled with important
information on grouting processes, I&I control, and
historical statements.
The website contains eight distinct segments,
each one specifically designed to provide a
collection of information on their respective topics:
Applications - Injection grouting is often used to
stop water infiltration and provide structure
stabilization. Each of the following website pages
provide a detailed description of the processes
used along with a short video of those methods
used to seal.
* Mainline - Means and methods used to
seal mainline pipes.
* Lateral - Means and methods used to seal
lateral pipes and the mainline/lateral
intersection.
* Manhole - Means and methods used to
seal access structures.
Safety - Released in 2022, The Unified Safe
Operating Practices Program (USOPP) and
accompanying Grout Safety Exam is aimed at the
protection of not just the industry's field workers
but also warehouse personnel, engineers,
transporters, and inspectors. In line with
NASSCO's overall safety focus, the safety section
of SewerGrouting.com provides additional
information for everyone that is involved with
grouting operations.
* Dos and Don'ts - A great source for
toolbox talks for grouting job sites.
* Grouting Safety Exam - Description of the
USOPP program and a link to the course
within NASSCO's training source website.
Successful completion of the Grouting
Safety Exam earns students 3 PDH or .3
CEU credits.
History - Rooted in the early 1950s, grouting
history traces the evolution of the trenchless
technology.
* Timeline - Follow the history of grouting
from the 1950s through today.
* Forefathers - Learn more about each of
the six recognized leaders that developed
grouting technology.
* Harold Kosova Award - " The efforts that
they have put forth shall not be forgotten. "
http://www.SewerGrouting.com http://www.SewerGrouting.com http://www.NASSCO.org http://www.SewerGrouting.com
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