Soil type plays a big role in contractors’ ability to accurately locate underground utilities in advance of an excavation job.
For example, ground-penetrating radar can produce high-resolution images of any object underground, but if the conditions aren’t optimal for it, the tool can be rendered useless. Here’s an overview of basic soil types and the best approaches to take when locating utilities in them.
SandIn sandy soil, ground-penetrating radar is the most effective tool. Its high-frequency radio waves are able to easily penetrate the surface to provide a clear picture belowground.
The opposite is true of electromagnetic locating equipment. Dry soil conditions can
