Geotechnical Survey Keystone What Information Does a Geotechnical Survey Tell Us?

In order for a geotechnical drilling company to gain vital information about a location they will be working in, they should start by performing a geotechnical survey. Keystone residents should know that geotechnical surveys are immensely important to a drilling professional, as the information that they provide can help in many aspects of geotechnical drilling, such as what equipment should be used, how deep should a hole be drilled, and if there are any anomalies that could be a problem or potentially dangerous.  Although this information is common knowledge to geotechnical drilling professionals, many residential homeowners are curious to know what type of information does a geotechnical survey tell professionals?

Is There An Active Sinkhole on the Property?

One of the bigger pieces of information that can be determined from samples of a geotechnical survey is if there is any sinkhole activity present at a location. Sinkholes are a massive issue in the state of Florida, but luckily if there is a problem under the surface of a location, it can be discovered through performing a geotechnical survey. Keystone residents should know that if there is a sinkhole at a location, that does not always mean that it is not suitable for building or that homeowners should evacuate. It is also possible to fix a sinkhole by many methods, helping stabilize it and preventing any damage in the future.

What Soils and Sediments are Present

Another important piece of information that can be determined after a geotechnical survey is performed is what types of soil and sediments are present at a location. This doesn’t sound all too useful to some, but to geotechnical drilling professionals, it can help them determine what equipment they should be using from the information provided by a geotechnical survey. Keystone residents should know that certain types of sediments have specific hardness levels, which means that some materials are too strong to be drilled into with simple drill bits. This can save professionals a lot of time with trial and error when trying to drill a boring whole in a new location.

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