SITE INVESTIGATION

Site investigation pros and cons

Drift Services Group discuss differing site investigation method advantages and disadvantages

Richard Lane
The oldest drilling method, cable percussion drilling, involves dropping a series of tools into the ground to remove soil and advance the casing. Credit: Drift Services Group

The oldest drilling method, cable percussion drilling, involves dropping a series of tools into the ground to remove soil and advance the casing. Credit: Drift Services Group

Subsurface investigation is a critical first step ahead of any engineering project. The site investigation process involves sampling and studying materials below the Earth's surface, such as soil and rock,...

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