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1. Drilling processes and equipment
More specifically, the term "drilling" applies to the execution of a hole without sample recovery.
It can be used as a basis for data collection (logging), and the installation of specific equipment (piezometers, inclinometers, tassometers).
Drilling" means making a hole and recovering samples, or taking measurements in situ.
1.1 Drilling methods and equipment
1.1.1 Percussion or hammer drilling
This is the oldest known drilling method, and...
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Bibliography
Events
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Intermat – Comexposium – The International Construction and Infrastructure Exhibition is held every three years in Paris.
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Standards and norms
- Geotechnical reconnaissance and testing – Piezometric sampling and measurement – Part 1: Principles of execution - AFNOR NF EN ISO 22475-1 - 2005(E)
- Drilling and foundation machines – Security – Part 1: common requirements - AFNOR NF EN 16228-1 - Juillet 2014
- Reconnaissance and testing – Soil testing – Part 15: Recording drilling parameters - AFNOR NF EN ISO 22476-15 - 2016
Regulations
Machine Directive 2006/42/EC
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Apagéo – Geotechnical, drilling and laboratory equipment and services
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Atlas Copco – Drilling and construction equipment; industrial compressors
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