Import and Select Clay Soil
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How To Fix An Erosion Washout
What happens here
After clearing the gully, it was discovered that the existing onsite soil has a high silt content, making it unsuitable for filling the washout as it would easily erode again. To combat this, approximately 450 to 500 tons of new, black organic clay soil is imported. This type of clay is highly cohesive, meaning it will pack tightly into all the cracks and crevices of the gully, effectively sealing it and preventing water from wicking away the fine particles. This cohesive property is crucial for a long-lasting, erosion-resistant fill.
Goal: Acquire suitable clay soil for permanent gully fill.
Tools and materials
- Heavy Machinery — Transporting and spreading large quantities of soil
- Black Organic Clay Soil — Filling the gully and providing a stable, erosion-resistant base
- Silty Soil — The existing problematic soil that is prone to erosion
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