The types of geotechnical boreholes
Boring is the basic technical operation of geotechnical investigation: it allows observation of the ground, sampling and the carrying out of in-place tests. The choice of borehole type depends on the type of ground, the target depth, and the tests to be performed.
Some drilling rigs used for geotechnical investigations.
Click a borehole type to open its detailed sheet (principle, depth, suitable ground, advantages, limitations, standards).