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Re-use of Excavated Material

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Ref: 96/wm/01/20
ISBN: 1-84057
Published: 1996

Examines the processing methods at reinstatement sites for excavated material.  Cohesive, granule and cohesive/granule materials were prepared with a range of moisture content, varying the quantity of added quicklime.  These were tested using two types of rotovation equipment.  Details re-use compaction and re-processing costs as well as the overall economics.  Discusses health and safety aspects.

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