Test boring definition

Test boring means any excavation or drilled hole whose purpose is the immediate determination of subsurface geologic, hydrologic, or contaminated conditions usually, but not always, in the unsaturated zone above the ground-water level. This definition includes borings for foundation, underground storage tanks, environmental monitoring under the purview of other government agencies and hazardous water remediation. A test boring is not intended for the purpose of conversion to a production well.
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Examples of Test boring in a sentence

  • Lastly, CONTRACTOR will prepare Log of Test boring sheets for the project plans in accordance with Caltrans guidelines and logging procedures.

  • The geotechnical data report(s) will contain the following information at a minimum: ❖ Methods and procedures for field sampling and laboratory testing ❖ Test boring logs and classifications ❖ Laboratory test results ❖ Summary of subsurface stratification ❖ Existing groundwater levels and estimated seasonal high and low levels ❖ Distribution and thickness of unsuitable bearing soils (if any) ❖ Any other information deemed appropriate by the Geotechnical Engineer based on our study.

  • The following information/data will be made available to the Contractor during the advertisement period: • Test Boring Core Boxes: Test boring core boxes are available for inspection at Dupont Maintenance Facility, Dupont, PA.

  • Test boring or soil test information included with the Contract Documents or otherwise made available to the Contractor was obtained by the Owner for use by the Architect in the design of the Project or Work and the Owner makes no representation regarding such information.