mud/gravel issue
mud/gravel issue
(OP)
does anyone know if there is an industry standard, or general guideline for compacting gravel through a mud base so that the gravel hits virgin ground, there is a 12" gravel base that has flooded out, and there is 6" or so of mud under it. is it possibl for me to compact the gravel through the mud to hit solid ground so i can avoid removing all the material.





RE: mud/gravel issue
A standard, far from it. It partly depends on what you want to do, such as strengthen the material, or just stabilize for additioanl fill placement. Perhaps a fabric layer would suit your situation better? Mostly it is done by feel, based on the experience of the Geotech and contractor.
RE: mud/gravel issue
RE: mud/gravel issue
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