Suitable for most dam drilling applications

There is always a concern when drilling in dam structures; factors like minimal borehole deviation and no pressuring of the formation are crucial. With Wassara-hammers you get this, together with an outstanding borehole accuracy and cleanness with very little impact on the formation.

Suitable for most dam drilling applications

Reduction and control of water seepage is the key factor in dam management. The Wassara technology has several benefits regarding both different dam rehabilitation methods and construction of new dams:

Examples of successful projects

  • Jet-grouting columns in difficult geology in Hässleholm, Sweden

    A storage building has been constructed in Hässleholm, Sweden. The ground needed stabilization as the geology presented sand and friction …

  • Energy storage in Lund, Sweden

    A project with strict restrictions regarding the water returned to the sewage system.

  • New ground engineering hammer, tested in Södertälje Canal, Sweden

    Wassara´s new hammer developed specifically for Ground Engineering was tested in a casing advancement application during dredging works for widening …