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Drilling
Our drilling team is made up of several professionals who dig into the ground using specialized equipment to gather information about the nature and characteristics of the subsoil. The data collected through drilling is essential for assessing the load-bearing capacity of the ground, identifying the types of soil and rock present and designing foundations suitable for construction projects.
Drilling allows us to:
- Collect soil or rock samples for laboratory analysis
- Install measuring instruments (piezometers, inclinometers, etc.) to monitor soil or groundwater behaviour
- Conduct on-site tests (penetration, pressuremeter, etc.) to obtain accurate data on the strength and compactness of the ground
Each drilling operation is planned according to the project’s requirements and is carried out in accordance with current safety and quality standards. We also offer concrete and asphalt core drilling services for use on roadways, foundations, bridges and tunnels.
Drilling services
Geotechnics
- Standard, angle or barge drilling
- Crawler and wheeled drill rigs
- Crawler and wheeled water transportation
- Work in remote areas
- Specialized drilling equipment
- Installation of piezometers and specialized equipment
- On-site testing (standard penetration test, scissometer and packer)
- Sampling of undisturbed and disturbed soils
- On-site technical and logistical support
Environment
- Split cup or liner drilling
- Crawler and wheeled drill
- Crawler and wheeled water transportation
- Work in remote areas
- Installation of observation wells
- On-site technical and logistical support
Coring
- Core drilling of asphalt pavement
- Core drilling of reinforced and non-reinforced concrete
- Core drilling repair
- Detection of reinforcements using ground-penetrating radar
- Core drilling in confined spaces or areas with active traffic
- Ceiling core drilling using a hydraulic core drill
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