2) Logs, roots, stumps or any perishable material
3) Any material prone to combustion
4) Any material having any hazardous chemical or physical properties
5) Bricks, rubble or other artificial material
6) Any material not meeting the requirements of this specification
Excavated materials can be used if they fulfill the above general requirements, and the following
particulars:
• Select fill material (Structural backfill): material shall comply with the properties given below:
Table 4-1: Material properties for Structural Backfill
Property Limit for Structural Backfill
Maximum particle Size 75mm
Percentage passing 10mm sieve 0-100%
Percentage passing 5mm sieve 0-85%
Percentage passing 600micron sieve 0-45%
Percentage passing 63micron sieve 5% max.
Percentage passing 2micron sieve 2% max.
Uniformity coefficient 10 min.
Effective internal angle of friction 36° min. at 95% MDD
Plasticity Index Non plastic
CBR – 96 hours soaked - 90% MDD 15% min.
CBR – 96 hours soaked - 95% MDD 20% min.
Acid soluble sulphate 2% max.
Acid soluble chloride 2% max.
The intention is to use select fill below and around structures, roads, parking areas etc.
• Ordinary fill material (General backfill): material shall comply with the properties given below:
Table 4-2: Material properties for General Backfill
Property Limit for General Backfill
Maximum particle Size 100mm
Percentage passing 63micron sieve 15% max.
Percentage passing 2micron sieve 2% max.
Effective internal angle of friction 33° min. at 90% MDD
Plasticity Index Non plastic
CBR – 96 hours soaked - 90% MDD 10% min.
CBR – 96 hours soaked - 95% MDD 15% min.
Acid soluble sulfate 2% max. (only within 150mm of structures)
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