Initial Stone Placement
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What happens here
The process begins with the careful placement of the initial large stone slabs. An excavator, fitted with a robust hydraulic grapple attachment, lifts a substantial, irregularly shaped stone from a nearby pile. The operator maneuvers the excavator arm, swinging the stone over the prepared stream bank. The stone is then gently lowered into its designated position, likely onto a prepared base of gravel and geotextile fabric (though not explicitly shown being prepared in this clip, the fabric is visible under existing stones). The grapple maintains a firm grip until the stone is settled, then releases it.
Goal: Establish the base layer of the stone wall
Tools and materials
- Excavator — Lifting and positioning heavy stone slabs
- Geotextile Fabric — Separating the gravel base from the native soil, preventing mixing and improving stability
- Gravel — Creating a stable, well-drained base for the stones
- Hydraulic Grapple Attachment — Securely gripping and manipulating large, irregular stones
- Large Natural Stone Slabs Natural Stone — Constructing the retaining wall