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    When underground structures are abandoned, they can either be left in place or removed. Leaving structures in place without filling them can cause ground subsidence over time, leading to issues like erosion and safety hazards. It is important to fill abandoned structures located under roads, railways, or other subsidence-sensitive areas. When deciding what material to use to fill structures, factors like diameter, length, and condition are considered. Geofill cellular concrete is often used because it can be pumped long distances and flows easily.

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    When underground structures are abandoned, they can either be left in place or removed. Leaving structures in place without filling them can cause ground subsidence over time, leading to issues like erosion and safety hazards. It is important to fill abandoned structures located under roads, railways, or other subsidence-sensitive areas. When deciding what material to use to fill structures, factors like diameter, length, and condition are considered. Geofill cellular concrete is often used because it can be pumped long distances and flows easily.

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    Filling Abandonments - Lightweight Cellular Concrete Application

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    When underground structures are abandoned, they can either be left in place or removed. Leaving structures in place without filling them can cause ground subsidence over time, leading to issues like erosion and safety hazards. It is important to fill abandoned structures located under roads, railways, or other subsidence-sensitive areas. When deciding what material to use to fill structures, factors like diameter, length, and condition are considered. Geofill cellular concrete is often used because it can be pumped long distances and flows easily.

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    Filling Abandonments

    When an underground line or structure is abandoned, the two basic


    options that are considered are (1) abandonment in place, or (2)
    removal. The removal option is often not feasible or cost-effective.
    A structure or pipeline that is abandoned in place without filling may deteriorate and lead to ground
    subsidence which in turn creates the potential for water erosion, impacting future land use and posing
    safety issues. It is extremely important these lines be filled if they are located beneath a road, railway
    or other areas sensitive to subsidence.
    Deciding which material to use to fill an abandoned structure involves a variety of factors such as
    diameter, length and condition of the structure. Because it is highly flowable and can be pumped over
    long distances, Geofill cellular (foam) concrete is often the material of choice.
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    Another commonly considered material is controlled low strength material sand/cement


    slurry, however, Geofill LD and Geofill LD Hybrid have both proven to have significant
    advantages:

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