Practical Methods
Use the method as a planning sequence and adapt it to the actual terrain, material and project requirements. Identify the datum and the stopping point before work, then retain checks that show whether the intended correction was achieved.
10 guides shown
- How to Level a Paddock
To level a paddock, first decide whether the job is local smoothing, drainage correction or a broader designed landform.
- How to Move Soil From High Spots to Low Spots
Moving soil from high spots to low spots requires a measured surplus and a suitable receiving area.
- How to Improve Surface Drainage
Improving surface drainage begins at the outlet and works back through the affected surface.
- How to Establish Fall Across Land
Fall across land is established by relating target elevations to measured horizontal distances.
- How to Prepare Ground for a Roller
Preparing ground for a roller means placing a suitable layer that can be compacted consistently.
- How to Prepare Subgrade for Road Base
Before road base is placed, the subgrade should be accepted for both level and condition.
- How to Grade Before Asphalt
Grading before asphalt should establish the correct supporting profile and allow for the specified surfacing thickness.
- How to Prepare Soil for Turf
Preparing soil for turf starts below the visible grass.
- How to Calculate Soil Haul Distance
Calculate soil haul distance along the usable travel route, not just between two map points.
- How to Choose a Land-Grading Machine
Choose a land-grading machine by the actions the job needs: excavation, local dragging, contained carrying, shaping or final trimming.