Understanding Drilling Techniques: An In-Depth Look at Open Hole, Cased, and Slurry Methods

Construction workers using a crane and a large blue drilling rig to install a corrugated metal culvert at a construction site.

Open hole, cased, and slurry methods are primary techniques for drilled shaft construction, used by foundation drilling operators to create high-capacity deep foundations. Open hole methods are suitable for stable soils above groundwater. Cased methods utilize steel casing for unstable or caving conditions, while slurry methods employ stabilizing fluids for challenging subsurface environments with water […]

We’re Doing Things Different In 2026!

Join us in California for our annual Hollow Bar Seminar. This year’s event features a new format and a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals in a more focused setting.
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