Geotechnical Drilling is used
to investigate the stability, classification, and change of
soil type as a function of depth and location. It can also
be used to define groundwater depth, movement and location
and its impact on the soil. Drilling, soil sampling, and the
installation of wells and in-situ instrumentation are all
used to provide data for engineering and design prior to construction.
This data is then used to determine the type and use of preventative
measures to mitigate possible settlement, soil movement, or
the presence of groundwater that may adversely impact existing
or proposed structures.
Soil sample recovery and quality is everything when it comes
to geotechnical drilling. The method and precision of obtaining
the sample is as important as the sample itself. The data
that is collected during drilling will influence decisions
on future recommendations for construction at the site. That
is why S & D Drilling Inc. has utilized
tools such as the CME automatic hammer to collect soil samples.
That is the same reason every rig that we run has this system
onboard. There are other methods to collect Geotechnical Samples
during drilling, but none as safe, efficient, precise or consistent.
This ensures that soil engineering is done using accurate
data. Installation of insitu geotechnical instruments, such
as piezometers and inclinometers.
S & D Drilling Inc. has a variety of
drills available to accommodate most drill site locations
or is able to modify equipment to suit the clients needs.
If the drilling is required indoors we have exhaust fans which
allow the exhaust gases from our drills to be evacuated from
within the building we are working in. Also, we have means
of containing the drill water and pumping it to either a storm
drain or dedicated vessel for later disposal. |
