Drilling Methodologies
Our drill rigs are equipped with both rotary auger head and direct push hammer capabilities, which enable us to perform a variety of explorations. The type of boring and sampling methods chosen for a project are often determined by the site conditions, scope, and budget.
Test borings are performed to obtain a subsurface profile by allowing for visual classification of soils through sampling. Soil parameters are obtained through various in-situ testing methods which can be used in conjunction with different types of borings.
Sampling & In-Situ Testing MethodsStandard Penetration Test SPT (Auto-Hammer)
Thin Walled Tube Sampling (Shelby Tube) Field Vane Shear Test (ASTM D2573) Groundwater Monitoring Wells (1 inch or 2 inch PVC) (ASTM D5092) Gravel Punch Sampling (3-1/2 inch surface sample) Direct Push Soil Liner Sampling (2-3/4 inch or 1-1/2 inch at 5 ft length) Hollow Stem Auger Boring for Soil Exploration (ASTM D6151) Rock Core Drilling and Sampling (ASTM D2113) Cone Penetration Testing CPTu (ASTM D5778) Downhole Seismic Testing ASTM (D7400) |