Can Limestone be used as Backfilling Materials?
Can Limestone be used as Backfilling Materials?
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We are trying to reduce our bid cost by utilizing the excavated limestone as our backfill material. Will there be any issue on this? Since limestone is known to be soluble to water?
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According to this reference, limestone and similar material is used for 70% of the crushed stone in the USA.
www.SlideRuleEra.net
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You have to provide more information.
Local Geotechs, Geologists and trusted contractors should be consulted for specific formations and localities.
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Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA, HI)
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Do not use unprocessed limestone without consultation. The excavated material should be inspected and cleared by a geotechnical engineer, geologist, and/or lab.
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