Soil Borings
SME has established a database of more than 225,000 soil borings since 1964. With this extensive knowledge of subsurface soil conditions, we can help minimize the soil borings required for your project. We use proven drilling and sampling procedures to supplement this knowledge.
SME owns and operates its own all-terrain mounted, truck-mounted, and direct probe-type (GeoProbe®) drill rigs, giving us complete control over our drilling schedule. And we test soil samples in our own state-of-the-art
laboratory. Our team includes specialists in soil dynamics and soil corrosion, and we use sophisticated computer programs to aid in analysis of the data, ultimately facilitating accurate, timely and objective testing results.
Dutch Cone and Pressuremeter
Beyond conventional drilling methods, SME geotechnical experts have experience with and access to advanced subsurface evaluation techniques, which set our services apart from the competition. Methods such as pressuremeter and Dutch cone can facilitate easier testing and more accurate results in traditionally hard-to-test soil conditions. Using advanced techniques, we can save construction cost.