(Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Vol. 21, 2006, pp. 696–699).
A mathematical model AZ-01, which enables the choice of optimum trenchless pipe laying technology for given input data, has been presented. In the framework of AZ-01 presentation, a classification of trenchless methods applied in the model has been given, together with the assumptions, limiting conditions, input and output quantities. The algorithm of the model has been also discussed.
Trenchless pipe laying, Optimization, Mathematical model
