Geofill LD offers significant advantages in projects that require lightweight fill. Densities can be varied from 20 to 60 PCF and compressive strengths from 50 to 900 PSI. In addition, Geofill LD is also available in a pervious formulation (Geofill LD Pervious). Applications include bridging over existing unsuitable weak soils for load reduction, replacement of unsuitable materials, construction of embankments for bridge approaches or ramps, backfilling of MSE panels/retaining walls and open cut backfills.
Geofill LD and Geofill LD Pervious both offer many advantages, including:
Load reduction (vertical and lateral)
Stability and strength with only minimal weight
Engineered permeability
Minimizes future settlement
No compaction required
Good insulation
Flowable and pumpable – ideal for filling difficult to reach areas on congested job sites
Production rates of over 100 CY per hour
Why use Geofill instead of EPS blocks or lightweight aggregate?
Unlike EPS blocks, Geofill resists gas, oils, etc.
Unlike lightweight aggregate or other stone, Geofill retains its shape and is easily excavated
Geofill is a lower cost alternative than other lightweight options
As a complete resource for tough construction challenges, MixOnSite offers a full range of installation services including mix design support, production planning, state of the art equipment and experienced crews.
New Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY
Load Reducing Backfill
A portion of the new Yankee Stadium was being built above a subway tunnel that was not engineered to support additional weight.
The solution was to replace 30,000 cubic yards of top soil (120pcf) with Geofill LD Class II material weighing 29pcf. This allowed the stadium to be built over the subway without adding weight. Geofill LD required no compaction, is re-excavatable and eliminates future settlement.
