Precision Drilling Oak Ridge What Can Ruin The Precision of a Geotechnical Drill?

No matter what the overall end goal of drilling into the ground is, all drilling needs to be done with precision. When it comes to actually performing these types of drilling, the precise aspect of the project may simply be called precision drilling. Oak Ridge professionals know all too well that there are certain aspects of drilling that they can have to deal with which can cause them to be less precise.

This is something that the average person does not know too much about, because geotechnical drilling is not as simple as using a drill on a specific piece of land or in a specific location.

Here, we will discuss some of the situations that can cause professionals to be less precise when they are out on location performing some form of precision drilling for a new structure or infrastructure projects.

Not Using the Right Drilling Equipment

Being precise when performing geotechnical drilling can be drastically affected by the type of equipment that professionals use when they are out on location.

There are many pieces of equipment that need to be utilized in order to make a boring hole or to take a sample for their clients. Most people can only think about a drill as being an important piece of equipment for precision drilling. Oak Ridge residents should be made aware that drill bits are just as important if not more important than the actual drill that is being used.

Another important piece of equipment that can affect the precision of a drilling task is the drilling rig that the drill actually will sit on or get maneuvered into position. If it is not in the right spot, or if it is not the ideal vessel for environmental conditions, it can cause issues with precision.

Dealing with Environmental and Geological Conditions

Another issue that geotechnical drilling professionals have to address and adapt to when performing any type of drilling is the geological and environmental conditions at a specific location.

For example, many people think that sandy or loose soils will be very easy to drill into when compared to hard soils and sediments, but this is not always true. These loose soils can quickly shift and move around into boring holes, which can cause issues when trying to perform precision drilling. Oak Ridge residents should be made aware of the fact that the right equipment helps mitigate these issues.

Environmental conditions on the other hand can range from rain and groundwater to things that cannot be seen, such as a sinkhole that may be hiding in a location.

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