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*[[Geotextiles]] are used with structural soils to prevent migration of fines from the road or sidewalk base into the structural soils.  In BC, a Nilex 4545 fabric is used for this purpose, but other fabrics may also be suitable.
 
*[[Geotextiles]] are used with structural soils to prevent migration of fines from the road or sidewalk base into the structural soils.  In BC, a Nilex 4545 fabric is used for this purpose, but other fabrics may also be suitable.
 
*Compaction to 95% SPD is achieved in 1 m lifts to 95% SPD.  Testing of compaction of levels is accomplished with a trolled nuclear densometer for larger rock size mixes.
 
*Compaction to 95% SPD is achieved in 1 m lifts to 95% SPD.  Testing of compaction of levels is accomplished with a trolled nuclear densometer for larger rock size mixes.
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====Structural Soil Comparisons====
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{|class="wikitable"
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|+Specifications for Stormwater Tree Trenches using Structural Soils
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|-
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!Structural Soil Type
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!Median Stone size/range
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!Soil Texture
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!Tackifiying Agent
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!Approximate Porosity
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|-
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|'''[https://gailmaterials.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cu-structural_soil_specifications.pdf CU-Soil™]'''
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|30mm (20-40mm)*
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|
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Gravel: <5%<br>
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Sand: 20-45%<br>
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Silt: 20-50%<br>
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Clay: 20-40%<br>
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Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) >10<br>
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pH:  5.5 – 6.5<br>
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Organic Content: 2 – 5% by dry weight
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|[http://www.amereq.com/pages/12/index.htm Hydrogel (coated potassium propenoate-propenamide copolymer)]
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|26%
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|-
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|'''B.C Soil'''
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|75mm/60 – 80mm)
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|
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Sand:  45-55%<br>
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Silt: 25-35%<br>
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Clay: 0 – 10%<br>
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Silt + Clay: 25 – 45%<br>
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pH: 6.0 – 7.0<br>
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Organic Content: 15-20%**
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|[http://www.stabilizersolutions.com/products/stabilizer/ Stabilizer]
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|33%
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|-
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| colspan="5" style="text-align: left;" |<small>'''Note:'''<br>
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"*" = Larger or smaller stone sizes are accepted as long as they do not comprise more than 10% above or 10% below the indicated range.<br>
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"**" = Soil texture is the City of Vancouver specification for structural soils</small>
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|}
    
===Modular Soil Support Systems===
 
===Modular Soil Support Systems===

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