Backfilling الردم
Definition
Refilling the excavation with compliant material in compacted layers of no more than 30 cm, with the compaction proved by a field density test on each layer before the next is placed.
Example
Backfill in 30 cm layers at 95% compaction.
Where it is used
Around foundations and beneath floors.
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