Site Exploration Program The knowledge about the site forms a vital role in the safe and economical development of a site. A thorough investigation of the site is
What is Drilling Mud? Drilling mud is thin slurry of clay in water. Special clay called bentonite, characterized by its ‘thixotropic (gelling) property’, is used for this purpose.
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) Procedure Aim To perform standard penetration to obtain the penetration resistance (N-value) along the depth at a given site. Equipment & Apparatus Tripod (to
Boring Methods of Exploration The boring methods are used for exploration at greater depths where direct methods fail. These provide both disturbed as well as undisturbed samples
