Drilling Pine Island Is Island Geotechnical Drilling Possible?

Living on an island or even just visiting one off the coast of Florida can be quite the enjoyable experience for many individuals. Oftentimes it creates the feeling of being on a tropical getaway which can be relaxing. Yet most islands around are often not barren; they are developed with buildings and amenities that are essential for making people comfortable. In order to have these buildings and systems constructed safely and effectively, construction companies will often contract geotechnical drilling companies to perform one or more aspects of drilling. Pine Island residents should know of some challenges that geotechnical drilling companies face when being contracted to work on islands because it is not always easy.

The Environment

Many people relax on an island because they like the beach and other water related activities such as fishing and boating. Although this environment is a great spot to get away to, they are often not ideal to quickly perform geotechnical drilling. Pine Island residents should know that drilling in the ocean, even in more shallow coastal regions, can be some of the hardest spots to drill into because it can be hard to see the ocean floor, as well as dealing with shifting sands from the waves. Additionally, sand itself is not always the easiest to drill into because it may be hard to perform well drilling or foundational drilling.

Additional Equipment is Needed for Island Drilling

Even if a drill or a drill bit is effective at drilling in water or through sand and mud, it is very hard to balance a drill when the water is moving or the sediments are constantly sliding back into place. This is why when island drilling is required by a company that specializes in geotechnical drilling, Pine island professionals need to have barges or amphibious vehicles that can safely secure a drill and its rig in order to perform the job. Small craft like airboats may be used to get into tight to reach areas while a barge would be more suitable for the open ocean.

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