Geotechnical Services Del Rio What are Some Uncommon Types of Geotechnical Drilling Services?
Geotechnical drilling is a large group of services that are designed to gain access underground with the help of complex machines and equipment. There are a lot of different types of equipment that are used for this action, as there are many types of soils and sediments, and there are many different objectives for someone wanting to gain access underground.
Many people are readily aware of some of the more popular types of geotechnical services. Del Rio residents are probably aware of drilling actions such as foundational drilling, or performing sinkhole investigations, but what about some of the less common services that many people are asking for from a professional drilling company.
Geotechnical drilling companies need to use a lot of specialized equipment for these uncommon services, and today, we will be going over some of them to show how fast geotechnical drilling services can be.
What are Sonic Drilling Services?
A lot of times when someone is calling a professional geotechnical drilling company for help, they are in need of having samples taken from a specific area, often called core samples, which can help determine the geological and sedimentary conditions of a location.
Yet, not all soils and sediments make it easy for professionals to take a core sample during specific geotechnical services. Del Rio residents should know that specific drill bits and rigs may be utilized to make it much easier to get a solid core sample, and bring it up to the surface.
One of these special drill bits is known as a sonic drill bit. This special piece of equipment is able to reduce friction during the drilling process, making it easier to get core samples in looser conditioners, such as with sand. Sonic drilling uses high-frequency vibration (resonance) to reduce friction and advance the drill string and bit where surrounding particles are either liquified (in loose materials) or fractured (in hard rock).
Underwater or Marine Drilling Services
Although geotechnical drilling implies that it is an industry that is primarily concerned with earth, rocks, and different forms of sediments, it is also possible to see drilling professionals working in a large body of water with their drilling equipment.
There are many types of structures, for example, that would benefit from drilling in a body of water found inland or off the coast. This is typically called marine drilling, and it is one of the more uncommon types of geotechnical services. Del Rio residents might be under the impression that drilling in water is not possible, but it is possible, and necessary, to reach those soils and sediments lying below the surface of the water.
Marine drilling is something that benefits specific types of structures, but it is also important in resource harvesting. Consider all the natural gas and oil that is in the Gulf of Mexico. In order for these resources to be collected, drilling plays a very important part in the initial process.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*
