The aim of earthworks is to stabilize the ground, prepare it for roads and various networks, to create a flat surface and to prepare the foundations for a solid and durable construction. Earthworks guarantee the stability and safety of any construction project.
Earthworks designate a step present in many construction projects: homes, buildings, terraces, swimming pools, roads, highways, etc. Contrary to what one might think, it does not consist of simply terracing the ground, but brings together a whole series of operations necessary for preparing the land.
Among them, there are, for example, excavation work, trenches, but also the removal of earth or the transport of waste. All these operations are carried out by a professional earthmover or an earthmoving company.
Thanks to his knowledge and the help of specific construction equipment, he clears the ground, that is to say he will dig in strategic places in order to lay the foundations. He also ensures backfilling, that is to say he will fill in the hollows of the ground in order to obtain an equal level.
What are earthworks used for?
Earthworks are therefore a key step for any construction or renovation project. It is in fact thanks to him that the future building will have a better foundation.
Indeed, quality earthworks are synonymous with peace of mind since the structure will be protected from any risk of collapse, landslides, or other damage. Good earthworks prepare the land to accommodate the foundations.
Finally, it is also an opportunity to plan the necessary actions for the evacuation systems to the various interior networks and connections.
The different earthworks
Excavating land mainly involves digging and filling holes. However, it also includes other types of work such as transporting land or laying the surface, which you should be aware of.
Soil study: The soil analysis is both geological and geotechnical, which is why the earthworks professional will have to determine the operations to be carried out based on the physical and mechanical properties of the land to be earthworked.
Preparing the land: This step consists of creating a boundary or staking of the land in order to delimit the property. Preparing the land also makes it possible to identify areas dedicated to pipes and to define the different levels of the land.
Extraction: Extraction consists of removing the earth with specific construction equipment such as the bulldozer or the mechanical excavator.
Water evacuation: This step aims to design a water evacuation system to reduce the risk of infiltration and the harmful effects of water stagnation. Drains can be installed, as well as gutters and manholes.
Also note that a slope of at least 5% must be made to allow rainwater runoff. This slope must be bounded by a concrete channel. Thanks to these operations, the stability of the ground is ensured and the risks of infiltration into the walls of the future building are largely limited.
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