Geotechnical Drilling

Quest use a variety of drilling techniques on both surface and underground to provide geotechnical information.  Downhole geotechnical surveying is carried out as normal, including

  • Soil testing (including undisturbed soil sampling)
  • Packer testing
  • Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
  • Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
  • Downhole logging
  • Directional drilling for tunnel alignment or target drilling
  • Ground control

We can also offer solutions for geotechnical drilling in locations with difficult or restricted access

 

Lowering a Diamec 250 core rig down a dam face, Trawsfynydd Power Station, for testing concrete quality

Carrying out Piezometer testing for Amey Roadstone