Download or read book An Introduction to Fill and Backfill for Structures written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in soil fill and backfill for a variety of infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FILL 2.1 TYPES OF FILL 2.2 FOUNDATIONS ON COMPACTED FILLS 2.3 COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS 2.4 PLACING AND CONTROL OF BACKFILL 2.5 FILL SETTLEMENTS 2.6 HYDRAULIC FILLS 3. BACKFILL 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2 PLANNING AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES AND EXCAVATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE BACKFILL OPERATIONS 3.3 EVALUATION, DESIGN AND PROCESSING OF BACKFILL MATERIALS 3.4 SELECTION OF BACKFILLL MATERIALS 3.5 PROCESSING OF BACKFILL MATERIALS.