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Introduction:
Excavations and other engineering constructions in the
ground are central to many civil and mining projects.
• Drive drilling involves the percussion driving of a strong casing with a conical lead
bit resulting lateral soil replacement and no flush recovery. The lead bit is knocked off
the casing allowing tendon installation and pressure grouting during withdrawal. There
are limitations in the depth penetrable.
• Duplex drilling involves the advancement of both drill rods and drill casing, utilizing
casing sizes of the 80 to 150mm ranges. Either air or water flush or augers can be used,
although bit wear and casing wear may well be considerably higher without lubrications
and cooling by water.