SECTION 732 - DRILLING
732-01 Drill Rigs
SCOPE. This specification covers the equipment and performance requirements for drill rigs. GENERAL. Drill rigs shall be specifically designed and manufactured for drilling, coring and sampling soil and rock. EQUIPMENT. Drill rigs shall have adequate capacity and power to accomplish the required work. Each rig shall be supplemented with the necessary auxiliaries, appurtenances, tools and other equipment required for proper operation. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The rigs and all necessary auxiliaries, appurtenances, tools, barges, platforms, support vessels and equipment shall be acceptable to the Engineer. Drill rigs that are not adequate, as determined by the Engineer, will not be permitted for use. Drill rigs required under the items for furnishing equipment including drive hammers, all necessary auxiliaries, appurtenances, tools, barges, platforms, support vessels and other equipment must be on site, inspected and approved by the Engineer in conjunction with a representative of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau before any work is done by that rig. Each rig shall be complete and sharing of equipment between rigs will not be permitted.
732-02 Drive Pipe
SCOPE. This specification covers the material and quality requirements for drive pipe used in subsurface explorations. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Drive pipe shall be extra strong steel pipe, 2 1/2 inch or 4 inch nominal diameter as specified, with threaded ends in random 5 foot lengths and shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A120, Schedule 80. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Drive pipe shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer in conjunction with a representative of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
732-03 Casing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4
732-03 Casing
SCOPE. This specification covers the material and quality requirements for casing used in subsurface explorations. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The casing shall be diamond drill flush-joint or flush coupled type, fabricated from high quality seamless steel tubing conforming to the requirements of the Diamond Core Drill Manufacturer's Association (DCDMA) Standards. The design shall permit any size casing to telescope into the next larger size. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Casing shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer in conjunction with a representative of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
732-04 Samplers
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for split barrel samplers. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Samplers shall be equipped with a ball check in the head section and have a minimum inside length of 20 inches. Samplers shall conform to the following sizes: Sampler Diameter (Inches) Outside Diameter (Inches) Cutting Shoe Opening (Inches) 2 2 1⅜ 2½ 2½ 1⅞ 3 3 2⅜ 3½ 3½ 2⅞ BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Samplers shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Engineer in conjunction with a representative of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
732-05 Thin Wall Sample Tubes
SCOPE. This specification covers the material and quality requirements for thin wall sample tubes. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Thin walled sample tubes shall be fabricated from Type 304 stainless steel tubing meeting the requirements of ASTM A276 as specified for a nominal 3 1/2 inch O.D. seamless or welded tubing with nominal 0.065 inch wall thickness. Specific dimensions and fabrication details shall comply with the current Geotechnical Engineering Bureau Drawing entitled “Stainless Tube for 3 1/2 inch Undisturbed Soil Samples.” Liners for 3 1/2 inch samplers shall have an outside diameter of 3 inches and shall be 18 inches long. Liners shall be fabricated of brass or stainless steel only. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Sample tubes shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Engineer in conjunction with a representative of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
732-06 Coring Bits
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for coring bits used in Subsurface explorations.
732-07 Sample Storage Bags
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Coring bits shall be four sizes: AX, BX, NX and HX. The bits shall meet the outside diameter requirements specified by the National Bureau of Standards and the Diamond Core Drill Manufacturer's Association. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Coring bits shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer in conjunction with a representative of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
732-07 Sample Storage Bags
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for sample storage bags used for containing soil samples. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Sample storage bags shall be moisture-proof, transparent, plastic bags with minimum dimensions of 8 inches long, 10 inches wide and 2 mils thick. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Sample storage bags shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer.
732-08 Sample Jars
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for sample jars used for containing soil samples. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Sample jars shall be glass, or plastic, wide-mouthed jars of one-quart capacity with air-tight screw covers fitted with rubber compo-lined caps. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Sample jars shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer.
732-09 Jar Cartons
SCOPE. This specification covers the material and fabrication requirements for jar cartons used to contain soil sample jars. MATERIAL AND FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS. Jar cartons shall consist of corrugated Kraft paper cardboard fabricated into a box with overall nominal dimensions of 12 inches wide, 16 inches long and 7 inches deep. The box shall be partitioned and have sufficient strength to safely support twelve (12) sample jars conforming to 732-08 in a 3 x 4 array. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Jar cartons shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer.
732-10 Boulder and Rock Core Boxes
SCOPE. This specification covers the material and fabrication requirements for boxes used to contain core samples of boulders and rock. MATERIAL AND FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS. Boxes shall be fabricated of white pine, Grade No. 2 common or better, 1 inch stock (finished ¾ inch) thickness or an approved equal material and conform to the overall box dimensions given below: Core Box Size Length (Inches) Width (Inches) Height (Inches)
732-11 Open Well Piezometer
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 “AX” 61½ 9⅝ 2¾ “BX” 61½ 10¾ 3¼ “NX” 61½ 10⅞ 3¾ “HX” 61½ 11⅛ 4⅝ Core rows shall be separated by wooden or tempered hardboard, ⅛ inch thick strips recessed to ⅜ inch depth and glued with waterproof glue at the bottom and ends of the box.Box covers shall be hinged with two, 2 inch steel butt hinges recessed and fastened with flat head wood screws. Box covers shall be secured in a closed position by two 1 1/2 inch hook and eye fasteners. All boxes shall be coated with weatherproof wood preservative. Details are specified on the current Geotechnical Engineering Bureau Drawing entitled “Core Box AX, BX, NX and HX Sizes.” BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Core boxes shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer in conjunction with a representative of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
732-11 Open Well Piezometer
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for open well piezometers. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Monitoring pipe-riser pipe shall be 1 inch (nominal diameter) threaded PVC schedule 40 pipe. Slotted screen pipe shall be 5 feet long and be 1 inch (nominal diameter) threaded PVC schedule 40 pipe. Caps shall be 1 inch (nominal diameter) PVC schedule 40 threaded male cap for the top, and 1 inch (nominal diameter) PVC schedule 40 threaded female cap for the bottom.
A.Sand. Provide well rounded, uniformly graded silica sand, which is correctly sized to the slotted screen. Ottawa sand is acceptable.
B.Bentonite pellets. Provide 1/4 inch (nominal diameter) bentonite pellets.
C.Manhole. Provide a 8 inch (inside diameter) steel flush mount manhole with a 8 inch skirt.
D.Cement. The material shall meet the requirements of '701-01 Portland Cement Type 1 or 2.
E.Water. The water for the mix shall conform to the requirements of '712-01 Water.
F.Bentonite Powder. There are no material requirements for the bentonite, except it shall be supplied in powder form from a reputable manufacturer and pass a No. 200 sieve. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Materials used for the installation of open well piezometers shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer.
732-12 Grout
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for the grouting of bore holes. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Cement. The material shall meet the requirements of §701-01 Portland Cement Type 1 or 2.
B.Water. The water for the mix shall conform to the requirements of §712-01 Water.
732-13 for Site Manager Use
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4
C.Bentonite Powder. There are no material requirements for the bentonite, except it shall be supplied in powder form from a reputable manufacturer and pass a No. 200 sieve. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The grout shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer.
732-13 for Site Manager Use
732-99 for Site Manager Use
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Source: Standard Specifications (US Customary Units), 2026 (Jan) Edition. Pages 1439–1443 of 1,489. View official source ↗