Soil Drilling Brandon Different Drilling Methods for Soil and Rock Testing

There are many ways the geotechnical drilling professionals can go about helping the members of their community. Most people think that these types of professionals can only help people gain access underground, which is true, but there are many more ways that people can benefit from geotechnical drilling services. For example, one popular service is soil and rock testing of samples that were collected during soil drilling. Brandon residents should be made aware that there are a few different methods that geotechnical drilling professionals use in order to collect the necessary samples, as well as testing them for specific issues or anomalies.

Solid Stem Auger Drilling

If the goal of a professional geotechnical drilling company is to collect samples from a specific area, oftentimes the best methods of drilling to use involve using a solid stem auger drill bit. The cool thing about these tools is that professionals can mechanically excavate while continuously transporting cuttings or samples to the surface while performing soil drilling. Brandon residents should be made aware that soil and rock samples that are collected at a specific location can tell us a lot about the geological conditions of an area, the composition of the soil, and much more, spending on the reason for sample collection.

Mud Rotary Drilling

Another popular type of drill bit that many geotechnical drilling professionals may have to use at the location is known as a mud rotary drill a bit for soil drilling. Brandon residents should know that sometimes ground conditions make it harder to drill into and collect samples. Sometimes drilling fluid is needed to make the drilling equipment function better, but this may not always be the best for sample collection. Drilling fluid is also used to cool down the drill bit and stabilize the borehole walls while drilling. Typically, mud rotary drilling equipment is used in geological conditions with sand or other very fine sediments that easily shift around. 

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