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III. Backfill
Place and compact the first lift of specified backfill up to the first row of soil reinforcement
mats. Use hand operated compactors within 3 feet of the panel.
Place soil reinforcement mats into the wall connectors and install the locking rod.
Ensure both transverse bars on mats are placed between the panels and connectors.
Remove slack in mat by using a wooden wedge between the panel and transverse wire.
Continue installing and compacting backfill in specified lifts to the next level of
connectors. (Do not operate tracked equipment on reinforcing mats. Equipment with
rubber tires can be used, but with extreme caution.)
2D
2E
2A
2C
2B
2A. Place State Specified Bearing pads (before beginning backfill)
2B. Place and compact backfill to level of first panel anchor.
2C. Place soil reinforcing mat and secure with locking rod.
Remove slack in mat and connection.
2D. Place and compact backfill to top of panel.
Start from end of mat and work toward panel.
2E. Backfill and compact toe at face of wall.
3’
Wooden Wedge