The method of trenchless installation makes it possible today to install cables and pipes for a safe supply of water, gas, district heating, electricity and telecommunication and for ecological disposal of wastewater, irrespective of pipe diameter or the geological or hydro-geological limiting conditions.

The aim of this book is to provide those persons and companies involved with the planning and execution of the trenchless method of line installations with well founded and up-to date information.

In addition, the comprehensive and detailed discussions of the construction methods and all associated fields permit an optimal economical and technical choice of the techniques for a particular application to be made with reference to the numerous local and system-dependent limiting conditions.