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