Question

What if the top soil of the site is not removed prior to commencing the construction on site?

Answer 1

If top soil of the site is not removed prior to construction it leads to following problem or difficulties:

1. Difficult to compact the soil beneath or inner layers.

2.Problem of vegetation in site , structural damages due to vegetation.

3.Problem of chemical wastes that leads to plant growth in soil causing structural damages.

4.soil is soft, loose leads to low for bearing strength for building.

5. Attainment of gradient and drainage conditions in site is difficult.

6.In longtime it leads to settlement of foundation, building due to loose, highly porous and low strength in nature.