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Backfilling with Structural Fill and Compaction Strategy

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How we Remove a Swimming Pool

What happens here

In a time-lapse sequence, both the skid-steer and mini-excavator work in tandem to begin filling the pool with structural fill soil. The narrator emphasizes the importance of carefully spreading and compacting the soil in layers, aiming for a '95% standard proctor density.' This specific compaction level is chosen to prevent future settlement of the ground while still allowing for successful grass growth, avoiding the issues of over-compacted soil where vegetation struggles.

Goal: Fill the pool with structural soil layers, ensuring precise compaction for stability and future landscaping.

Tools and materials

  • Mini-excavator Bobcat 325 — Assisting with spreading fill soil
  • Skid-steer ASV RT-75 — Spreading and compacting fill soil
  • Structural Fill Soil N/A — Filling the primary volume of the pool excavation