Wind Turbine Foundation Drilling& BLASTING

Aggregate Resource Industries provides specialized rock drilling services to support wind turbine foundation excavation. When excavation must be performed in hard rock, perimeter drilling can significantly improve productivity by reducing breakout resistance and overbreak risk.

Perforation Drilling for Wind Energy

• Perimeter Drilling:
  Enhances efficiency during foundation excavation by pre-fracturing rock along the excavation footprint—especially valuable in confined work zones or where precision is critical.

• Excavator-Assisted Excavation:
  In cases where blasting is not permitted or ideal, perforation drilling creates relief zones that allow traditional excavation equipment to reach the design depth without excessive wear or delay.

• Hybrid Blasting Support:
  Perforation drilling can also be used in combination with blasting for challenging rock conditions—optimizing fragmentation while controlling vibration and footprint impact.

This foundation excavation strategy improves safety, minimizes overbreak, and accelerates schedule—making it a proven value-engineering tool for wind farm developers and civil contractors.