Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
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I just got a warning letter from Oklahoma City about erosion problem from our new church construction site. We need to fix it ASAP before getting a fine. These are things we need to finish this weekend.
Possible solutions:
1) Laying about 5000 sft of sod to prevent erosion problem.
2) Cleaning up all the dirt on the driveway and parking lot which built up recently because of heavy rainning.
3) Rebuild a piece of fence behind the new building to prevent things that have been stolen.
Could someone please recommend some solutions and perhaps, could let me understand the cause of the erosion. Thank you so much in advance!!!
Possible solutions:
1) Laying about 5000 sft of sod to prevent erosion problem.
2) Cleaning up all the dirt on the driveway and parking lot which built up recently because of heavy rainning.
3) Rebuild a piece of fence behind the new building to prevent things that have been stolen.
Could someone please recommend some solutions and perhaps, could let me understand the cause of the erosion. Thank you so much in advance!!!





RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
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RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
You are only dealing with a small area. Get the civil engineer as Focht3 recommended. Explain the situation and it may only take him an hour onsite to spot the problem and recommend a fix. He may even be generaous and donate the hour needed.
Don't take short cuts because funds aren't there. Get the right advice first and then fix the problem as instructed, otherwise you may get more letters from the city.
regards
sc
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
Some additional questions:
Have you actually talked to the City? What did they tell you was needed?
What position has the contractor taken?
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RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
Can someone give me some of the cause of EROSION, what are the effects, and why the City is so concern about the violation? Is the contractor responsible since they are the one performing the work on that soil like building new parking lot (this is a grassroot project) and foundations. Thank you.
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
1.) seed and hay mulch the bare area. Get a seed mix known as 3 day rye or contactor's mix. Water the area religously (no pun intended) for a week. If you get some grass growing that should cut down on the erosion. 2.) Buy some silt fence (or convince your local lumber yard to make a charitable donation). It is a roll of filter cloth with a stake every 10 feet or so. Use it to ring the edge of the disturbed area. Dig a small trench along the bottom and bury the bottom 9" or so. This way the silt does not run under the fence. The best thing about it is that the conservation officers love to see that stuff up. Both of these methods are cheap and easy and can be done with a group of volunteers. However not having seen the site it is tough to make specific recomendations. I would suggest you go to your town engineer's office and explain the problem. If you show that you want to solve the problem, but need a little direction, I am sure they would be willing to help. (if the pastor were to to talk to the mayor's office first it really wouldn't hurt)
Good Luck!
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
1) Laying about 5000 sft of sod to prevent erosion problem.
2) Cleaning up all the dirt on the driveway and parking lot which built up recently because of heavy rainning.
3) Rebuild a piece of fence behind the new building to prevent things that have been stolen.
How about the above solutions? Do you think that is also effective?
Can you explain the solution *** 2.) Buy some silt fence (or convince your local lumber yard to make a charitable donation). It is a roll of filter cloth with a stake every 10 feet or so. Use it to ring the edge of the disturbed area. Dig a small trench along the bottom and bury the bottom 9" or so. This way the silt does not run under the fence. The best thing about it is that the conservation officers love to see that stuff up. ***
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
As for the silt fence it is made from a porus material, generaly a woven plastic material that allows water to pass through easily, but traps the silt solids on the upstream side. Hay bales can also be used. They are placed sided by side to form a fence one bale high around the disturbed area. A stake is driven through the center of each bale to hold it in place. Like the silt fence, the water passes through, but the dirt stays inside. Your building official or soil conservation officer probably can show you details and explain how to best use them.
Hope that explains it better
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
A REALLY good question!
Please see FAQ731-376 for great suggestions on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora. See FAQ158-922 for recommendations regarding the question, "How Do You Evaluate Fill Settlement Beneath Structures?"
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?
RE: Soil Erosion Problem, what are the causes?