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Install and Compact Base Aggregate

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How NOT to build a Retaining wall

What happens here

A Kubota R30 loader is used to precisely dump a layer of 3/4 inch clear, angular rock into the trench, creating the initial base layer for the retaining wall. Workers then use shovels and rakes to evenly spread the aggregate, ensuring a consistent 6-inch lift. Following this, a vibratory plate compactor (Wacker brand) is used to thoroughly compact the angular rock, creating a dense and stable foundation for the first course of blocks.

Goal: Create a stable and compacted base layer for the retaining wall.

Tools and materials

  • Kubota R30 Loader Kubota — Dumping base aggregate into the trench
  • Rakes — Leveling the aggregate
  • Shovels — Spreading the aggregate evenly
  • Vibratory Plate Compactor Wacker — Compacting the base aggregate
  • 3/4 inch Clear Angular Rock — The base aggregate for the retaining wall