Professional geotechnical drilling companies can help many different individuals for drastically different services. For example, one of the services that some people are looking for but is not applicable to everyone is geotechnical surveys and sample collection.

Knowing what is hiding below the surface of a particular sight or what its geological composition is can be very important information to know. In order to have the best results when collecting geological samples, drilling professionals need to prioritize precision drilling. Kissimmee’s residents might not be aware of how important it is to be precise when drilling, but it can make the difference in being successful or not.

 Precision drilling can be done in different ways depending on the task at hand and what geological or sediment conditions are like at a specific location. Today we will go over some of the process of precision drilling when professionals are trying to perform sample collection.

Performing A Geotechnical Survey

In order for drilling professionals to be as successful as possible when performing precision drilling, Kissimmee residents should be made aware of the fact that professionals should first perform a geotechnical survey.

It can be hard for processionals to know where the best location would be for sample collection, and the best way to deal with this is to perform a survey of the area so that professionals know what they are dealing with.

Performing a geotechnical survey may only be needed at one specific location on a piece of property, but it is best to conduct the survey throughout the property that is in need of sample collection. Knowing more about a location makes it much easier for geotechnical drilling professionals to work and perform specific tasks for their clients.

Why Precision Matters With Sample Collection

Many people are confused as to why a drilling professional would be performing sample collection and how it is done. Some people think sample collection is as simple as picking any spot and drilling into the ground for a core sample.

Unfortunately, this is not how sample collection works. Drilling professionals need to be in the right location and need to be precise with precision drilling. Kissimmee’s residents should know that being off location for sample collection by only a small margin can drastically affect the process and results of getting that sample.

One instance where these matters are when drilling professionals are out collecting samples to see if there is evidence of an active sinkhole on a specific property.

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

Geotechnical drilling has many different types of specialized drilling services. Certain types of drilling activities will achieve a specific outcome. For example, sample collection drilling services are done to learn more about a specific piece of property, or to know what types of soil and sediment are present.

Another popular drilling service that has a specialized outcome is known as foundation drilling. Kissimmee’s residents should know that foundation drilling is something that is typically done in conjunction with new building construction or new infrastructure construction.

Foundation drilling is designed to make buildings and other structures more stable, but not all structures need foundation drilling to be safe. Many people will often ask if foundation drilling is an essential part of new home construction, but that depends on a few different factors.

How Big is the Home that is Being Constructed?

Foundational drilling may or not be needed for a new home, depending on its size. A good rule of thumb for individuals to remember is that the larger the structure is, the more likely it is going to need additional support through the efforts of geotechnical drilling. Kissimmee’s residents should know that smaller homes may not need to have foundation drilling done at all.

Foundational drilling is needed a lot of the time for commercial buildings because they are much larger, and not all homes will be constructed to this size.

Unless you have a large home with multiple stories, the likelihood of a homeowner needing foundation drilling for their new home is quite small.

What are the Geological Conditions of the Site?

Another important aspect that may help individuals dictate if foundational drilling will be needed on a new construction home is the geological conditions of the site the house is being constructed.

Although the state of Florida is known for being quite flat with not too much elevation, there are some pieces of land that are angled or sloped, which can cause problems to the structure of a building. These buildings may need additional support to compensate for a lack of soil and sediment in some areas.

When it comes to this situation with foundation drilling, Kissimmee residents should know that smaller homes in this instance may need additional support to make the structure safe. Some geological conditions can be problematic for foundational drilling efforts, for example, if drilling professionals find an active sinkhole on the property, it can cause the structure to not be completed. 

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

Geotechnical drilling takes a lot of knowledge and technical know how that many people are not aware of. It is not uncommon for someone to think that geotechnical drilling is as simple as putting a drill to the ground, but this is not true.

There is a lot more that goes into the process of drilling than people realize, and it is not always as easy as people make it out to be. For starters, drilling is not the same thing as digging a hole in the ground.

There are many instances where drilling is difficult, and in these situations, professionals will refer to these tasks as difficult access drilling. Kissimmee’s residents may not realize that different types of soils and sediments can drastically affect drilling efforts, and in some instances, it can make geotechnical drilling nearly impossible.

Soft and Shifty Soils Causing Drilling Issues

Sometimes the soils or sediments that people think would not be a problem for geotechnical drilling professionals when working for their clients ends up being some of the more challenging drilling conditions.

For example, many people believe that drilling into sand is something that is easy to do, which it can be, but soft and shift soils can make it much harder to do specific drilling tasks, such as creating a boring hole.

In the state of Florida, many areas are just sandy soils, and this can often create situations of difficult access drilling. Kissimmee’s residents should know that if drilling professionals are working in sandy locations, their best way to avoid difficult access drilling is to use the right equipment, like an injection drill bit.

Presence of Groundwater Causing Drilling Issues

Another common issue that can make it much harder to drill into a specific location is when groundwater becomes a big part of the process. This can happen after a period of significant rainfall, but it can also happen a lot because groundwater is quite common in Florida.

The closer someone is to sea level, the more likely it is that finding groundwater will be easy after only a few feet of drilling. Groundwater is quite common throughout Florida because most locations are next to the extensive aquifer system.

Like that of sand, groundwater is not easy to drill into, and it can create instances of difficult access drilling. Kissimmee’s residents should know that a lot of times, the presence of groundwater can ruin drilling efforts. Like using the boring hole example in above, groundwater may compromise a boring hole, and ruin drilling efforts.

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