Drilling processes and equipment
Drilling and sounding for ground investigation
Article REF: C228 V3
Drilling processes and equipment
Drilling and sounding for ground investigation

Author : Philippe REIFFSTECK

Publication date: October 10, 2018, Review date: July 7, 2020 | Lire en français

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1. Drilling processes and equipment

More specifically, the term "drilling" applies to the execution of a hole without sample recovery.

It can be used as a basis for data collection (logging), and the installation of specific equipment (piezometers, inclinometers, tassometers).

Drilling" means making a hole and recovering samples, or taking measurements in situ.

1.1 Drilling methods and equipment

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1.1.1 Percussion or hammer drilling

This is the oldest known drilling method, and...

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