Difficult Access Drilling Semmes Why Can Drilling in a New Location Create Situations of Difficult Access Drilling?
Geotechnical drilling is a very common service that not too many people get to witness first hand. Drilling is all about gaining access underground for sample collection of future construction efforts.
Geotechnical drilling is something that can happen almost anywhere, and it is most common to be performed in underdeveloped areas that have little to no infrastructure or urban build up that is present. But drilling into new areas is not always easy.
In many instances, drilling into a new area that has never been looked at may create instances of difficult access drilling. Semmes’s residents might not be aware of these instances, so it is important to go over some of the more specific situations that can happen to drilling professionals when drilling into a new location for the first time.
Specific Soils and Sediments Causing Issues
One reason why drilling into a new location can be especially challenging for geotechnical drilling professionals is due to the presence of specific types of soils and sediments. Many people believe that drills are so strong that they can easily drill into any geological conditions present, but this is not true.
For example, specific types of drill bits used for geotechnical drilling may not be strong enough to break through some types of sediments because they are too hard. For sediments with a high hardness level, diamond tipped drill puts should be used for the best results.
When it comes to this scenario and difficult access drilling, Semmes residents should know that the situation can potentially be avoided if a geotechnical drilling company too samples or performed a geotechnical survey to have a better idea of what soil and sediment conditions are present.
Anomalies Hiding Underground at a New Location
Another common reason why geotechnical drilling professionals may have a lot of trouble when drilling into a new location is because of something that was found underground at the location that was not planned for.
In the state of Alabama, for example, many areas of the state run the risk of having an active sinkhole present due to the right geological conditions. Having an active sinkhole on a work site can seriously create problems and situations related to difficult access drilling. Semmes’s residents should know that only large sinkholes will be able to be seen from the surface. Smaller active sinkholes may still be hiding underground.
Apart from sinkholes, another problem that can be lying underground which can affect drilling is the presence of groundwater.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*
