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HOW TO PREPARE A
SITE FOR
CONSTRUCTION
 1. Geotechnical Report related to Site Soil Properties
It creates communication between project site
condition and design and construction
recommendation.
This report commonly describes soil property
and provides necessary recommendation. It is
produced based on a series of tests on soil.
These invaluable data adequately define the
properties of soil and its behavior in the future.
If the project site prone to earthquake, then
necessary testing and recommendation should
be included in the geotechnical report.
Borehole Sampling for Geotechnical Report
 2. Construction Site Clearing and Excavation
Clearing and excavation is part of the greater job
which is carried out in preparing site for
construction projects.
After the layout of the structure is set accurately,
the excavation work begins and the soil is removed
to a required depth in which the foundation of the
structure is placed.

There are various types of machinery used to

excavate and transport soil at project site. The
selection of the type of machinery employed for
excavation is based on the soil type, how long is the
distance the soil need to be transported, soil site
ability to carry load, and site accessibility.
Different types of Earth Moving Machines
 3. Grading
Site grading is a technique used by excavation professionals to adjust the slope of an
area prior to building construction. Before a new structure is erected, evening out the
surface through grading can provide a stronger, more even foundation.

Grading at constructed site is very crucial to force water away from the structure.
International Building Code (IBC 2009), provides necessary recommendation to create
proper grading.

The International Building Code (IBC) is the foundation

of the complete Family of International Codes®. It is an
essential tool to preserve public health and safety that
provides safeguards from hazards associated with the
built environment.
4. Compaction

Soil beneath foundation at site construction must be compacted

to the required degree which as per IBC Code is 90% of
maximum dry density. Compaction of soil layers which support
loads is a must because it decreases settlement and
consequently prevents undesired incidents.
Not only does the compaction of soil improve shear strength but
also it declines soil permeability and compressibility.
Bad Compaction and Poor Grading led to Cracks in the
Building Standard Proctor Test for Soil Compaction
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