Geotechnical Drilling Brooksville Why is geotechnical drilling important?
Geotechnical drilling is a crucial first step for your building project, as it will help you to determine precisely what lies beneath the site for a new building or other structure, such as a bridge or parking garage.
When performing geotechnical drilling, the firm will typically use a drilling rig to penetrate the rock and soil, extracting samples which can then be submitted to a laboratory for testing. The laboratory will determine the precise soil and stone content in an attempt to determine whether the earth will be sufficiently stable and capable of supporting the structure that has been planned for the site.
Geotechnical drilling can be performed on land or offshore.
Based on the results from your geotechnical drilling efforts, the developers can determine what, if any, special design and engineering measures may be required for the project. This ensures the long-term integrity of the structure.
Brooksville developers must ensure that the ground will not shift, crack or give way once the building or other structure is erected on the site. Geotechnical drilling efforts can reveal the presence of unstable soil and even voids, which can collapse inward, resulting in a sink hole. Certain areas of the country, such as Florida, are especially prone to sink holes, which makes this form of drilling especially important.
If the earth below a structure is not stable, the building may lose its integrity over time. In extreme cases, this may result in a structure that sinks into the ground, resulting in cracking and shifting within the architecture. This makes geotechnical drilling very important in cases where the integrity of the earth is questionable.
When performing geotechnical drilling, Brooksville developers can also gain insight as to whether the area will be suitable for the construction of underground structures, such as an underground parking garage or multi-level basement. Some regions are prone to very sandy soil, which may require special building techniques to ensure stability. Other areas have extremely hard stone deposits, such as granite, which can make the excavation process more difficult and time-consuming; therefore, the project’s plans may also be altered so as to avoid digging into extremely hard rock deposits. Conversely, some stone deposits may actually be ideal sites for the insertion of stabilization anchors, so it’s vital that you understand precisely what’s dwelling below the earth’s surface.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*
