Boreholes allow exploration of the ground to reveal the sequence of strata, take samples for inspection and laboratory testing, carry out in-hole testing, and installation of monitoring devices.
Various methods and types of equipment are available to suit the depth of investigation, ground conditions, types of sampling and testing. Plus a range of different drilling rigs and techniques can be supplied to deal with operational limitations due to access, confined space, working on slopes, over-water, emission controls. Our near-shore or overwater marine ground investigation services can work in water depths up to approximately 25m subject to site conditions.
Our trained and experienced field operatives hold recognised working certifications including: CSCS, BDA, NVQ, First Aid and SSSTS.
Field data is captured using our in-house data management mobile application, SILAS. This ensures that all the necessary information from boring, drilling and trial pitting, for example, is recorded by the operator in the app, which includes various data validations during entry. The data is sent to our main server database and can be accessed from any network device via our Intranet web service. The system works in an AGS4 environment so that the data can be readily exchanged with other users.
Drilling Method |
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Plant Equipment |
Cable percussion boring |
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Rotary drilling |
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Beretta T51, Comacchio Geo (205, 300, 305 & 405). Dando 250 & Geotech 6, Fraste PL.G |
Dynamic sampling and probing |
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Track Mounted Sampling Rigs (DPH & DPSH-B) |
Trial pitting and trenching |
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Wheel & Track mounted backhoe & 360 Machine Options |
Concrete and road coring |
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Sampling |
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Testing |
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Monitoring installations |
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For detailed information on all of our Plant Equipment, download the SOCOTEC UK Plant Manual
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