BoreAid

boreaid — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:09:15 +0000

BoreAid^TM is a family of tools which was developed at the University of Waterloo to assist industry professionals with the planning and design of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) pipeline installation. It also fills a noted industry gap for HDD tools that are user friendly, windows-based, manufacturer and supplier independent, and that can easily produce project design or construction submission documents with the click of a button. For this reason, BoreAid is now being used internationally as an effective HDD design tool. The software has been developed for use by pipeline and utility owners, contractors, and technicians/engineers. It is the only known comprehensive HDD software that takes the user through the complete design process in a sequential and user friendly manner. Thus, both novice and experienced HDD users can use the tool with ease. It may be used to check the feasibility of a project using the built-in database of typical and/or suggested properties (based on current standards and good practice guidelines) or to construct a more detailed design dealing with every aspect of the project from bore path planning to load calculations and pipe selection to drill fluid requirements. It also contains impressive graphical representations that make it easy for users to check input and design values. It allows for the quick production of detailed contract or design submission documents as well as full access to all calculated values (via spreadsheet exporting).

64-Bit Vista operating system now supported

boreaid — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:05:27 +0000

Due to high demand, BoreAid has been extended to 64-bit operating system. Past issues have been resolved and users of 64-bit Vista and XP can now utilize the full power of the most comprehensive HDD design tool. Existing users will not be affected by the upgrade. To purchase BoreAid, click here.

BoreAid Demo Now Available!

boreaid — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:52:14 +0000

Due to popular demand, a demo version of BoreAid is now available. The demo version loads a sample HDPE project and allows the user to navigate through the software to view the various features. Inputs in the demo version are locked, but the user can view all graphical and calculation details and has access to all print/save/export controls.

To try the demo version, please complete the contact form and a representative will forward you the download details.

HDD Training Workshop

boreaid — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:57:04 +0000

The developers of BoreAid have teamed up with the Center for Advancment of Trenchless Technologies at the University of Waterloo to offer a 1-day workshop outlining all of the key design details for HDD. Most if not all of the material to be covered is present in the current version of BoreAid.

Title: Design of Steel and Plastic Pipelines Installed Using a Directional Drill

Date: November 27, 2008

For more information please visit http://www.catt.ca/ or click here

BoreAid Version 2.0 Released!

boreaid — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:44:50 +0000

BoreAid 2008 Version 2.0 has been released. This new HDD design and planning tool is currently being used internationally to safely and efficiently complete directional drilling jobs. It has also recently been showcased in multiple national and international construction magazines as a new cutting-edge technology.

The current upgrade includes the following improvements over the original release:

steel pipe design
export rod-by-rod plan
improved documents to print
export all calculations to spreadsheet (Excel)
as-built deviation plots
as-built plots on 3D graphics
graphical interface to enter topography
graphical interface to enter soil layering
graphical interface to enter obstacles
custom drill rig definition
improved help manual and online updating

For more information on the tool contact a representative today at info@boreaid.com.

Magazines Showcase BoreAid

boreaid — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:54:50 +0000

Underground Construction Technology- September 2008

A new article showcasing BoreAid was published in Underground Construction Technology magazine. To view the article, click here

Trenchless Works

A new article on BoreAid was published in Trenchless Works, a news and information service in United Kingdom. To view the article, click here