Table of Contents

1���� Scope����������
�2���� References
�3���� Definitions
������� 3.1���� Terms defined elsewhere�������
������� 3.2���� Terms defined in this Recommendation�����������
�4���� Abbreviations and acronyms�������������
�5���� Conventions������������
�6���� The urban trenching cable-laying technique
������� 6.1���� Preparatory step��������
������� 6.2���� Excavation requirements��������
������� 6.3���� Working phases for laying the infrastructure or cables
������� 6.4���� Identification
������� 6.5���� Resurfacing���
��� ����6.6���� Maintenance
�7���� Daily urban trenching methods and procedures�������
�8���� Daily urban trenching application criteria�����
������� 8.1���� Entry to existing manholes or chambers�����������
������� 8.2���� Road crossings�������������
�9���� Practical rules for the correct realization of micro-trenches�
Appendix I � Italian experience regarding "one day" reduced mini trench����
Appendix II � Effect of micro-trenches on road pavements����
������ II.1���� Scope
������ II.2���� Study for the optimization of the performance of micro-trench/pavement system���������
������ II.3���� Effects of thermal strains on the performance of the micro-trench/pavement system���
������ II.4���� Effects of the micro-trench on the drainage conditions of the roadway
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