Earthwork excavation is the process of moving or transforming the earth's surface to prepare a site for construction
Earthwork excavation is often required for civil engineering projects like building roads, dams, canals, railways, and buildings.
Earthwork excavation involves the use of large equipment like excavators, breakers, graders, bulldozers, and dump trucks. These machines require skilled, trained, and licensed operators.
The materials that are dug out can be reused in other areas on site or transported off site for disposal.
- Site preparation: Clear the area of organic matter like grass and tree roots.
- Excavation: Cut out portions of the soil. The sides of the trenches should be vertical and the bottom should be level.
- Filling: Fill in other portions of the soil.
- Compacting: Compact the soil to achieve the desired results.
- Disposal: Dispose of any soil that is not required