Of course , safety and construction go hand-in-hand , and EGW already has this covered . As safety is a major concern for underground utility companies , the business offers a large selection of products to help prevent crippling accidents , such as explosion proof LED lights , aluminum trench boxes and the all-important safety signs .
One service the business is especially proud to offer is expertise in gyroscopic pipeline mapping . This is a technique used within the utility pipeline construction and survey sectors to provide 3D geographical information on underground utility pipes and ducts . As an autonomous Orientation Measurement Unit ( OMU ) passes through a pipe or duct , a range of inertial sensors captures its change in heading , inclination , and acceleration at high frequency . The resulting 3D profile links to the pipe segment ’ s start and endpoint coordinates , and an as-built map is created , which can be immediately uploaded into any GIS platform .
This practice is significant because the lack of underground utility data is a significant cause of pipeline damage , injuries ,
death , environmental damage , and delays during civil engineering projects . Gyroscopic mapping of underground utilities improves the data quality of utility survey records .
In addition , pressurized pipes typically must adhere to minimum bend radius specifications . Thanks to the high-frequency sampling rate , the standard bend radius calculation feature in the Reduct gyroscopic mapping solution instantly yields highly accurate bend radius information .
Gravity is harnessed in most sewer configurations , and deformations resulting in localized sagging could lead to clogging of the pipe over time . That is why an inclination assessment of newly installed sewer systems before contractor handover or at periodic intervals of existing sewer systems is essential for optimal network management .
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National policy also demands that all utilities must be maintained and inspected periodically . However , the level of maintenance required may vary depending on the pipe ’ s condition or the soil surrounding
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