Ground Preparation and Layout
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What happens here
Workers utilize shovels and rakes to level the ground. A vibratory plate compactor is then used to thoroughly compact the base layer of gravel, creating a stable foundation for the new retaining wall. String lines are meticulously set up, and marking spray paint is used to establish the precise alignment and height of the new wall, ensuring accuracy. A mini excavator is also used to move loose soil as needed.
Goal: Prepare a stable and level base for the new retaining wall and mark its exact placement.
Tools and materials
- Grade rod — Measuring elevations for precise leveling
- Gravel — Base layer for the retaining wall
- Mini excavator Bobcat — Moving loose soil and fine-tuning the base
- Rakes — Spreading and leveling gravel
- Shovels — Moving and leveling soil/gravel
- Spray paint — Marking the layout on the ground
- String line — Marking alignment for the new wall
- Vibratory plate compactor Wacker Neuson — Compacting the gravel base