You ve got it exactly right What you re seeing is indeed a geotechnical boring rig and that hammer on the mast is used for recording blow counts. The split spoon auger plays a critical role in collecting soil samples at specific depths allowing us to analyze the soil composition for foundation and pavement design. It's hollow in the middle and when driven into the ground collects a sample that can be split at the surface to examine a cross section of soil. The number of blows required to push the auger a certain distance into the ground helps determine the density of the existing soil. Its fascinating how this equipment helps us gather crucial data for construction and engineering projects.
When I was young that would be a pantie dropper. I would take my new girlfriend out there on that hoping to impress her with my knowledge and driving skills. Then I would hope to ride h..........well, you get the pictureOn vacant property next to me drilling various test holes ? No oil around LOL, no wells being made. Core or soil samples ? the plan is for 4 story buildings to be built there.
The site is located near the middle of Grand Island New York. Its about a 25 acre plot and never had any business on it but stuff over 30 years ago may have been dumped there. They tried once for brownfield funds and were denied, They must be trying to get more data to try again. They did some samples with small backhoe you can see the dirt spots in picture.
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