Difficult Access Drilling Arlington Does Water at a drilling location Make it Difficult to Access?

Living in the state of Florida, it is nearly impossible to escape the fact that water is going to be close by everywhere. If you live near the coast you are going to have access to the ocean, and if you live inland in the state there is a good chance you may live near a lake or river.

Then there are also the instances where there is groundwater present in most of the state of Florida, and seasonal rain makes it highly likely that a shower can happen at least once a day.

All of this water in Florida can make it hard for drilling professionals to work, and create instances of difficult access drilling. Arlington residents should know that water is not easy to drill into, and today we will discuss some of the reasons that make water so challenging for drilling professionals.

Drilling in a Body of Water

Believe it or not, but geotechnical drilling can be done in a body of water. From the open ocean to a large lake, there are some structures that need to be drilled for in these locations, and it is never easy for geotechnical drilling professionals.

When it comes to water locations and difficult access drilling, Arlington residents may not be made aware that one of the more challenging aspects of marine drilling is low visibility. It can be hard for drilling professionals to see but a few feet under the surface of the water, which is challenging when most drilling tasks need to be done precisely.

Consider how a bridge going over a river may need to be supported by beams coming out from the ground service below it. They would need to be placed in the right location to give the best amount of support in order for the bridge to be safely operated.

Issues With Groundwater on Land

Even if a geotechnical company is not drilling into a body of water for one of their clients, groundwater present on a specific piece of land can still create instances of difficult access drilling. Arlington residents might not be aware of some of the issues that groundwater can cause that would make a drilling professional’s job much harder to perform.

Consider services such as foundational drilling, or sample collection. These two services require that a drilling professional make a boring hole, but it can be very hard for a boring hole to stay intact when there is groundwater present.

Florida is known for loose and shifty soils, and they are only moved around by the presence of groundwater, or create a lot of mud that can clog up and ruin drilling equipment. Groundwater is easier to drill into with the right equipment, such as a mud rotary drill bit that will be best to use in difficult to access locations.

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