Foundation Drilling Ponte Vedra Beach Is Foundational Drilling Needed for Structures on a Body of Water?

Geotechnical drilling companies play a large role when it comes to the construction of a new structure or a new type of infrastructure project. While it is true that most structures that are being constructed are going to be built on solid ground and on land, there is a good portion of new structures that are going to be constructed on water, either completely or particularly.

Now some people who are vaguely familiar with the geotechnical drilling process are aware how important it is for a new structure to begin with some sort of foundation drilling. Ponte Vedra Beach residents might be shocked to know that foundation drilling is also very important for structures that are going to be interacting with a body of water.

Here we will discuss some information on how it is important for structures on a body of water to have some sort of foundation drilling. We will also go into some information on how the process works, and how it is done by drilling professionals.

Why Water Structures Need Foundation Drilling

Having any type of structure on the surface of a body of water is a major feat that helps us enjoy these water locations a little more and a lot more safely.

The types of structures are more than just buildings that can sit on or particularly be in a body of water. For example, consider how fishing piers or docks are one of the more important structures that would go over a body of water.

Regardless of what type of structure is going over a body of water, they all share one thing in common which is that they need some sort of foundation drilling. Ponte Vedra Beach residents should be made aware that these structures can easily be damaged and cause safety issues for those using them if they are not securely fastened to the floor of a body of water.

How Foundation Drilling is Done in Water Locations

When talking about traditional foundation drilling, Ponte Vedra Beach residents can probably guess that the process involves drilling holes into the ground that a solid foundation can be built upon. There is a little more to the process than this, but this is essentially a short rundown of the process that is performed by geotechnical drilling professionals.

Foundation drilling that is done in a body of water is essentially the same process, but it is often more difficult for drilling professionals to do so. For starters, visibility can be a huge issue for drilling companies trying to perform foundation drilling in a body of water. This problem is only more difficult the deeper a body of water can be.

Another issue when drilling into a body of water for foundation drilling is how easy it is for the finer soils and sediments to move and shift due to the motion of the water.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*