TRIAL PIT &

BOREHOLE

TRIAL PIT AND

BOREHOLE
Excavation of ground in order to study
or sample the composition
andstructureof the subsurface, usually
dug during a site investigation, asoil
surveyor ageological survey.
To identify whether the site is suitable
for the proposed work.

TRIAL PIT
Shallow excavations to a depth no greater 6m.
Depth
0-2m
2-4m
4-6m

Excavation Method
By Hand
Wheeled Back Hoe
Hydraulic Excavator

Support use are timbering, steel frames with

hydraulic jack, battered or tapered side.
Suitable for most low rise developments.
Suitable for the investigation of all types of
land.

A DVA N TAG E S

D I S A DVA N TAG E S

Preferred for cohesive

Depth is limited.

soil and soft rock.

Deeper excavation will

Easy dug / excavated

require the human energy.

using diggers.
Showing clear land strata
to facilitate rough
inspections.

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

WHEELED BACK HOE

BOREHOLE
Excavations to a depth above 6m depth.
Excavation method using drilling rig
machine.
Common methodof site investigation.

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

Can extract mineral

Require skilled workers

resources.

to do the work of drilling.

Work becomes easier and Labor cost expensive.

faster.

Noise that interferes with

Can excavated soils to a

public.

depth above 6m.

Drilling rig machine