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  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Trenchless Technology

Background:

  • Horizontal Auger Boring (HAB) is a trenchless method for pipeline installation requiring high accuracy.
  • Existing guidance systems for HAB often lack the precision and automation needed for practical applications.
  • Automated guidance is crucial for maintaining line and grade during HAB operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an economic and enhanced automated optical guidance system for HAB.
  • To optimize a light-emitting diode (LED) light target for improved performance.
  • To implement and validate automated image processing algorithms for bore-path deviation detection.

Main Methods:

  • Optimization of LED light target parameters (color, filter, intensity, layout).
  • Development of five automated image processing algorithms (preprocessing, direction location, angle measurement, deflection detection, auto-focus) in MATLAB.
  • Integration of the optimized LED target and algorithms into a novel guidance system.

Main Results:

  • The optimized LED target demonstrated improved qualities for guidance.
  • The automated image processing algorithms accurately computed and judged bore-path deviations.
  • The system was successfully applied in a hot water pipeline installation project.
  • Accuracy was maintained within 2 mm over a 48-m distance.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed automated optical guidance system is feasible and reliable for HAB.
  • The system provides accurate line and grade control for pipeline installations.
  • This technology enhances the precision of trenchless pipeline installation methods.