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BOULER [1 record]

Record 1 2003-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
CONT

Air drilling is cheaper and quicker than mud drilling and avoids possible damage to the production zone from circulating mud which may enter the zone when drilling. Nevertheless, this method cannot be used in formations that are very wet or which tend to slough.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
  • Sondage et forage miniers
DEF

Rouler comme une boule.

Spanish

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