Assess Lack of Geotextile Fabric and Proper Drainage
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What happens here
The next critical error identified is the direct contact of soil with the backside of the retaining wall. The presenter explains that, in an ideal construction, a geotextile fabric should be placed behind the wall, extending up and around, to separate the soil from the drainage material. This wall lacked such a fabric, resulting in soil mixing with the intended drain stone, creating a mucky 'mud rock' condition.
Goal: Determine the absence of geotextile fabric and its impact on drainage.
Tools and materials
- Eyes N/A — Visual inspection of the soil and lack of fabric
- Hands N/A — Showing the mixed soil and rock ('mud rock')