D-Drill uses diamond tools for sea wall project

A D-Drill (Master Drillers) product story

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Jan 20, 2010

Specialist diamond tools were used by D-Drill (Master Drillers) for the upgrading of the sea defence wall at Weston Super Mare.

D-Drill (Master Drillers) drilled more then 4,500 holes during seven months to complete the work.

D-Drill were contracted to drill holes through the granite and concrete of the sea wall to insert vertical dowels up to 3.5 metres deep.

Diamond saw cutting was involved to form 1,338m of a rebate 100x100mm deep in order to secure reclaimed granite copings to the top of the wall.

Due to the nature of the seaside job and the fact that it took place over the summer months, there was a constant flow of tourists nearby.

Safety was top of the agenda and D-Drill's Health and Safety Manager, Ray O'Connor frequently visited the site to oversee the works until completion.

The work required special Diaquip extended length core drills which were custom made for this specific job; Hydrostress HCCB professional diamond core drill rig; Partner Hydraulic power pack; Partner Diamond Ring Saw and a Dimas 4 speed Hydraulic motor.