Directional core

drilling in tunnel
construction

Directional core drilling

Devico AS
Borehole survey systems
Directional core drilling

DeviDrill directional core barrel

First version in 1988
Present version in 2001

Projects
Geotechnical exploration
Mineral exploration

Geotechnical exploration
Change direction of boreholes
Steer towards targets or keep hole within limits
Retrive core from the most relevant areas

Coring along planned tunnel

alignment
Continuous rock core

Fault zones
Fractures
Geological anomalies
Rock mechanical properties

Hole for various analysis

Geophysical
Water in-/outflow
Hydraulic fracturing

Directional coring in Hong Kong

4 projects completed last five years
Traffic tunnels (2)
Drainage tunnels (4)
Sewage tunnels (6)

Guidance note from the HK Government

4.1 Directional drilling techniques are now available to
drill from ground level to great depth and then along a
horizontal alignment. This method does not require
provision of working space at the tunnel level and can
be very useful in GI for deep tunnels.

Eagles Nest

2 boreholes
580 and 1150 meters
8 m radius tolerance
Borehole between twin
tunnels
Fault zones
Pressure grouting schedules

Harbor Treatment Scheme,

Stage II

6 boreholes
600 to 1250 meters
10 x 10m tolerance
Start inclination from -33 to -45

Conclusion
Accurate impression of the rock formations
along the tunnel alignment

Security during construction

Stabilization measures
Predict leakage and ground setting
Material estimations
Time & cost estimations

Achieves reliable results, proven in mining and

geotechnical exploration projects worldwide

Thank you for your attention!

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