BoreDoc supports you in professionally documenting drillings and maintaining an overview at all times. From recording the strata to the complete drilling log, BoreDoc bundles all important information in one place. This turns complex data into clear structures that are convincing both in everyday life on the construction site and when working with clients, authorities or partners.
BoreDoc is a cross-platform app for structured drilling documentation. It replaces handwritten forms and reduces errors through guided, structured input. Different project types such as soil sampling, exploratory drilling or well construction are supported - including the simple creation of layer directories, drilling profiles and other documents.
In contrast to traditional applications, BoreDoc works flexibly as an app and web application. Multiple users can work with the current database at the same time - regardless of end device or operating system. Integrated multilingualism makes collaboration even easier: if an English-speaking user enters "Clay", a German-speaking user automatically sees "Ton". Language settings in the user interface and in the documents can be freely selected.
BoreDoc thus optimises teamwork - in a structured, efficient and even cross-language manner. Whether for engineering offices, construction companies or experts: BoreDoc makes drilling documentation efficient, transparent and reliable.
... The first step should be to register or transfer an existing registration. This is essential for creating documents.
Completed templates for contractors and technicians speed up the entry of repetitive information in the input process. If the templates are not filled in, a message is displayed on the start screen.
A drilling site includes master data, such as client and contractor, as well as several boreholes.
The context menu (sandwich icon top right) for the drilling site is also located here.
A borehole includes the usual data, such as name/designation, geo-coordinates, drilling protocol (execution period, technician, drilling sections, equipment used).
In addition, the borehole can be labelled with information on the soil layers, soil samples, water levels, backfilling and the development. Not all information is mandatory.
The context menu for the drilling site contains various functions, such as validating the entered data and triggering document generation.
In the first step of validation, the documents to be generated are selected. These include the following: Stratigraphic log, drilling profile, drilling log, sampling log, geological section and others.
The validation result distinguishes between errors, warnings and valid. Warnings can be understood as hints. For example, it is not possible to create the extension of the borehole in the drilling profile if no information on the backfill has been provided.
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By requesting a document, the data from the drilling site is sent to the server and the documents are generated there. Depending on the connection speed, the process takes 5 to 20 seconds.
The documentation generated for the drilling site is transferred to your device as a PDF. You need a corresponding display programme to display the document.
You can currently use BoreDoc completely free of charge. Our current focus is on further developing the functions together with our users and optimising them for practical use. A binding pricing model will be introduced at a later date. Until then, you can benefit from all the advantages without restrictions and without hidden costs.
The stratigraphic log is an essential document that is created during drilling to visualise the structure of the subsurface. It summarises the individual layers of earth and rock in the order in which they occur and thus makes the geological structure visible. The aim is to create a structured and comprehensible visualisation that can be used for both technical planning and scientific studies. Without such a catalogue, a reliable assessment of soil conditions would hardly be possible.
In terms of content, the layer catalogue describes each layer encountered with its typical properties. These include visual characteristics such as colour, but also physical properties such as grain size, plasticity, moisture or strength. Special features, such as organic residues or traces of weathering, are also documented. The exact depth information, which marks the layer boundaries and enables clear spatial categorisation, is also crucial. This systematic recording creates a complete picture of the subsurface at the drilling point.
The importance of the strata catalogue is particularly evident in its practical application. Civil engineers use it to plan safe foundations or select suitable construction methods. It is also an important tool in the field of environmental investigations, as it provides information on groundwater movements or possible pollution. In geoscience, it also serves as a source for better understanding the geological development of a region.
To fulfil its purpose, the layer directory must be created with great accuracy. Each entry helps to create an overall picture that later influences far-reaching decisions. It is therefore not just a technical record, but an instrument that makes knowledge about the subsurface tangible and verifiable.
The standardised preparation of a strata catalogue is supported by relevant standards. Of particular importance is DIN 4022,, which provides detailed specifications for the systematic recording of soil and rock features. In conjunction with DIN 4023, a clear basis is created for the connection between text documentation and graphic visualisation. This is supplemented by ISO 14688,, which defines internationally recognised criteria for the naming and classification of soils. This ensures consistent and professional documentation.
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A borehole profile is the graphic realisation of the sequence of layers recorded during a borehole. It supplements the textual documentation with a clear visualisation that makes the subsurface visible in its vertical structure. This makes it possible to recognise at a glance which layers occur in which order, how thick they are and at what depth they lie. The aim is to make geological information clearly and directly accessible.
The representation is usually a vertical section in which each layer is clearly identified by symbols, hatching or colours. Depth information at the layer boundaries enables the exact location in the subsurface to be assigned. This creates a visual overview that allows quick orientation, independent of extensive texts. The drilling profile thus becomes an indispensable tool for geological documentation.
In practice, the drilling profile supports engineers, geologists and experts in evaluating the subsoil. It provides information on the load-bearing capacity, groundwater conditions or special risks and facilitates the selection of suitable construction methods. It is also an easy-to-understand basis for clients or authorities to make comprehensible decisions. It thus combines technical precision with a high degree of clarity.
The drilling profile also plays an important role in research. It allows conclusions to be drawn about the formation history of a region, documents geological processes and creates comparability between different locations. In environmental and hydrogeology in particular, it provides crucial information about the layer structure and possible water pathways. The drilling profile thus adds scientific value to its purely technical use.
The creation of drilling profiles is subject to established norms and standards in order to ensure uniformity and comparability. In particular, DIN 4023 (drilling profile), which regulates the graphical representation, and DIN 4022 (soil and rock characterisation) for the uniform description of layers. In addition, international standards such as ISO 14688 are used to name and classify soils. These standards ensure that drilling profiles can be understood in the same way regardless of location and time.
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A drilling log is the comprehensive documentation of a borehole that records all key processes and observations during the drilling. It supplements the geological records such as the stratigraphic log or drilling profile with organisational, technical and time-related information. It thus provides a complete overview of the progress of a borehole and enables later traceability. The drilling log is therefore an indispensable working tool for construction projects, geotechnical investigations and scientific explorations.
The drilling log contains a description of the equipment and methods used, information on the start and end of drilling and the time schedule. Special incidents such as technical faults, drilling obstacles or unexpected geological findings are also recorded. This is supplemented by information on drilling depth, drilling progress and the aids used in each case, such as flushing fluids or pipework. The result is a complete and structured record that allows precise reconstruction of the borehole.
The practical importance of a drilling log lies primarily in its function as proof. It serves clients and authorities as proof of proper execution and enables experts to make a well-founded assessment of the results. The log can also be used to prepare technical decisions, assess subsoil risks and track cost developments. In the event of a dispute, it represents legally relevant documentation that safeguards the quality and progress of the drilling.
The drilling log also has its value in research and education. It documents not only the immediate results, but also the conditions under which a borehole was drilled. This information is indispensable for correctly classifying geological data and making it comparable. In this way, the drilling log makes a significant contribution to ensuring the transparency and traceability of geological investigations.
Established standards and guidelines exist for the creation and structuring of drilling logs. DIN 4021 (drilling, drilling equipment, drilling methods, drilling logs) are particularly relevant, as they provide specifications for systematic documentation. In addition, rules and regulations such as DIN 4022 (soil and rock analysis) are used to ensure a uniform description of geological findings. International standards such as ISO 22475 (Geotechnical exploration and investigation - Sampling methods and groundwater measurements) also contain specifications that can be used in connection with drilling logs.
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