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Borehole Drilling and Rehabilitation Under Field Conditions (ICRC, 2011)

Borehole Drilling and Rehabilitation Under Field Conditions (ICRC)

Constructing, or repairing, boreholes requires specialized knowledge and technical expertise, much of which can be gained from the standard literature; but field operations in remote areas or in difficult conditions often require flexibility and imagination in avoiding and solving technical problems. This review is intended as a decision-making tool to assist in making cost-effective choices between borehole drilling methods, and in deciding whether to drill new boreholes or rehabilitate existing sites.