BoreAid

boreaid — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:02:15 +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).

Recent Press Releases

boreaid — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:01:44 +0000

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) has announced the release of PPI-BoreAid. The official release can be found at any of the links below:

The April 2011 Edition of Trenchless World contains an article about BoreAid, PPI-BoreAid, and how HDD software can be used to further the industry:

Software Boost for HDD - Trenchless World Magazine

Plastic Pipe Institute + BoreAid

boreaid — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:08:51 +0000

The Plastics Pipe Institute and BOREAID™ have joined forces to create the first online HDD preliminary design calculator for PE pipe, ppi.boreaid.com. The site is currently available for limited viewing but will come into the public domain by mid-October 2010.

PPI-BoreAid is an online and computer desktop tool developed for and released by the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI). These tools are developed to assist industry professionals in the evaluation of PE pipe for installation using a horizontal directional drill (HDD) by completing Handbook of PE Pipe, 2nd Edition Chapter 12 design calculations. PE pipe operation and installation calculations (deflection, unconstrained collapse, compressive wall stress, pull back force, and maximum tensile stress) are performed using a user defined bore path and soil strata. PPI-BoreAid employs the calculation methodology and framework developed in BOREAID™ - a comprehensive HDD design tool. BOREAID™ is capable of performing a full HDD design and deformation analysis using 3D surface topography, complex site stratigraphy, with full control over pipe and soil properties. It also contains as-built plots, the ability to export drill rod-by-rod plans, AutoCad import and export compatibility, a drill fluid estimator, a limiting bore pressure estimator, a project cost estimator and an equipment selector.

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.

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.