GeoSci operates a trailer-mounted Simco 2400 Drill Team Probe drilling unit capable of both direct push sampling and conventional hollow-stem augering. This versatile drill can be used with augers, standard drill rods and split spoons to conduct geotechnical investigations with standard penetration testing (SPT), collect soil samples for environmental assessments, or install 2-inch or smaller diameter monitoring wells.

In direct push mode, the rig allows for soil sampling (with 0.9" or 1.5" I.D. tubes), probing for rock or shallow water, or obtaining in-situ soil vapor or groundwater samples at discrete depths by using slotted probe rods and small diameter sampling tubes. Another benefit to the direct push unit is its ability to quickly drill through existing asphalt or concrete to access underlying soils.

The Environmental Services group benefits greatly from the flexibility of the combination probe/auger in planning and performance of subsurface investigations. The combination unit provides the ability to quickly switch from auger drilling to direct push sampling (or vice versa), saving not only the cost of additional mobilization and drilling, but also valuable time. This in-house capability gives GeoSci another tool to provide its clients with more comprehensive services in a timely fashion while maintaining more control over project costs..

Back to GeoSci home