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    Aug 4, 2009, 03:59 AM
    How to compact soil for concrete floor
    I am building a concrete home, and need to fill and compact about 4 feet of soil before poring the floor. I will use a jumping jack compactor. How much moisture and how deep should each layer be before compacting?
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    Aug 4, 2009, 04:55 AM

    Specifications for manual tampers fill usually require no more than six inch (measured loose) lifts. Moisture content varies with the type of soil.
    Your application is very critical. I would recommend that you have a professional soil testing company approve the fill material and perform compaction testing. They will determine the optimum moisture content as part of the process.
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    Aug 4, 2009, 04:56 AM

    You need a engineering firm and soil testing for moisture and composition. And a lot bigger equipment. Unless you are building an extremely small home you won't live long enough to move into it with this approach.
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