GRUNDO-BORE-HELP

Software for optimizing horizontal bores for safe and efficient underground pipe installation

	The complete system case with all important accessories...

A highly capable machine technique is still the main priority for carrying out a successful bore with the horizontal boring technique using drilling fluid. That is no longer sufficient. Only after the intelligent application and connection of all important parameters, such as bore unit, accessories and drilling fluid technique, does a horizontal bore become capable of being calculated. Especially the soil, where the bore is to take place, must be taken into consideration. Nowadays nobody can take the risk of relying on chance anymore. TRACTO-TECHNIK is moving into a different direction aiming at perfection. Perfection, not only in the machine technique, but also in the application technique. It is here where the dangers of damages, poor bore results or in the worst case having to abandon a jobsite lurk.

Efficiency and constant quality

...is also possible with horizontal bores. The GRUNDO-BORE-HELP software helps to optimise horizontal bores. Most importantly where the success is usually decided: at the jobsite. Supported by the software the contractor or head of the jobsite can determine essential parameters regarding the ground conditions. He will receive recommendations for the choice of accessories, drilling fluid structure and information regarding many other influential bore factors.

Before starting the pilot bore, at the latest, everybodyÕs attention is diverted to an essential influential factor: the soil conditions. Is the information regarding the soil conditions correct? Which porosity and granulation are shown in the ground? What are the water contents of the ground? There are numerous geological examinations, tests and methods for determing the necessary ground characteristics. But the question is, when should which method be applied, what do these results mean and what has to be therefore considered? GRUNDO-BORE-HELP offers an easy to operate system, which includes all essential underground criteria and helps the bore-crew determine the most important parameters within a short period of time. By simply using a touchscreen the head of the bore-crew enters the information he has knowledge of into the PDA (Pocket PC or Handhelp computer). The software then processes the input data. The head of the bore-crew then obtains recommendations, which can support him in making decisions enabling him to carry out a successful bore. The risk of making false decisions is minimised. Due to the software and therefore the help in making decisions the systematic analysis optimises the choice of accessories and drilling fluid and therefore increasing the efficiency and safety of the bore immensely.

Adapted to the soil

The soil can vary immensely, but the possibilities to have suitable solutions to hand are also variable. By using GRUNDO-BORE-HELP it is really easy to choose the correct accessory.At the end of the analysis the GRUNDO-BORE-HELP indicates the most suitable accessory, including the correct part description. There is no need to search through parts lists. Even placing an order, if necessary, could be carried out quickly. This also eliminates sources of error, which optimises the choice of accessories and also saves time in the process. .

The drilling fluid has to be right

The stability of a bore hole depends on the drilling fluid. That's a fact. GRUNDO-BORE-HELP also assists in choosing the correct drilling fluid structure. The GRUNDO-BORE-HELP software calculates a recommendation for the drilling fluid structure by using the details entered by the bore-crew leader. The result is based on soil data, which has been systematically analysed. This greatly increases the possibility of the correct and efficient use of Bentonite for example. This is not only an economical advantage.

Valuable bore assistant

The GRUNDO-BORE-HELP system case will soon become a favourite accessory to have to hand at jobsites. Not only the software for determing and checking the soil will become so important, that nobody will want to be without it, but also the additional programmes of the PDA are valuable assistants at the jobsite. For instance, there is a conversion programme for all physical contents, which can occur during a bore process.

The GRUNDO-BORE-HELP system case for optimising bores

• Software programme for helping determine bore parameters (choice of accessory, bore suspension)
• Conversion programme for all important physical contents (metric/inch)
• Easy to use, rigid PDA (Pocket Computer) with Touchscreen operating surface
  Computer system Windows CE
• Choice of language, German and English
• Aluminium case with all important utensils (ruler, pocket knife, testing device, glasses, marker, measuring cup)