Abstract: A method and an apparatus for introducing at least one pipe for at least one optical cable into a solid bed with the aid of a laying device. At least one groove is milled or cut in the bed and the at least one pipe is inserted in the groove. At least one side wall of the groove is configured with a step for supporting a filler material. After laying the pipe the remaining volume of the groove is filled. Alternatively, the pipe can be formed according to the groove. In addition, the friction between the at least one pipe laid in the groove and the side walls of the groove can be increased so that emergence of the at least one pipe of its own accord from the at least one groove is prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for introducing at least one pipe (2) for at least one optical cable (3) into a solid bed with the aid of a laying device, wherein at least one groove (1) is milled or cut in the bed and the at least one pipe (2) is inserted in the at least one groove (1), wherein at least one side wall (1?) of the at least one groove (1) is configured with a step (1?) for supporting a filler material (5, 6), by which after laying the at least one pipe (2) the possibly remaining volume of each groove (1) is filled, or a pipe (2) formed according to the groove (1). Preferably both side walls (1?) of the at least one groove (1) are configured with a supporting step (1??), resulting in a substantially T-shaped cross-section of the groove (1).