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WASH BORING [2 records]

Record 1 2019-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
  • Soil Tests (Construction)
  • Drilling and Boring (Construction)
DEF

A boring system by which material loosened by a bit is borne to the surface in the annular space between the bit and casing by water forced down through the pipe bearing the bit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
  • Essais du sol (Construction)
  • Sondage et forage (Construction)

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A drilling method that utilizes a chopping bit, with a water jet run on a string of hollow drill rods, to chop through soils and wash the cuttings to the surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole

Spanish

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