Filling

Filling Requirements 

Filling is an important item of work. In case it is not done properly its effect may be felt at a later date when rectification becomes difficult. Settlement beyond permissible limits due to improper filling also causes serious problems. The earth used for filling shall be free from all roots, grass, shrubs. rock vegetation, brushwood, 

tortes, saplings and rubbish. 

Filling with Excavated Earth 

Filling with excavated earth shall be done in regular horizontal layers each not exceeding 20 cm in depth. All lumps and clods exceeding 8 cm shall be broken. Each layer shall be watered and consolidated with steel rammed or 112 tonne roller. Where specified every third and top most layer shall be consolidated with power roller of minimum 8 tomes. The top and sides of the filling shall be neatly dressed. The executing agency shall make good all subsidence and shrinkage during execution.