There are many methods that contractors employ in the excavation jobs that are needed in the many projects that they handle. This can be one the most crucial parts of the whole process because buried underground are different important assets and utilities and even infrastructures that can get damaged it the excavation is not done properly or when a tool or equipment gets in contact with these. Mechanical excavation is the most common method used but it can be destructive because it uses heavy equipment and machines that can cut or break the important things that are in the area where the excavation is done.
There are non-destructive excavation alternatives though that can be employed to prevent these damages. It is called non-destructive excavation because it is safe and less risky as compared to mechanical digging and other conventional excavation methods. One of method that is popularly used is air vacuum excavation. This process is uses strong jets of air to break the ground. This also loosens the soil material and debris which is then vacuumed out by a special nozzle. The soil and debris are stored in a holding tank which can be disposed right away or used for any back filling needs. This just uses one excavator truck where are the tools and machines are.
Air vacuum excavation as a method of non-destructive excavation can offer many benefits that will be very helpful to everyone involved in the construction, most especially to contractors who head the projects.
The benefits are:
- The excavation can be done in a shorter period of time which saves contractors for costs of labour, downtime and fuel. This helps lower down the overall costs.
- The job is done precisely which means there will be no need for back jobs.
- Air is free and everywhere which means it can be used anytime and in any area.
- It does not cause damage to the surroundings where the excavation is done.
- It is safe for the workers.
- It is environmentally safe because it does not cut into tree roots.
- It can be used off site in sensitive areas or in those places that are difficult to access because the nozzle can be extended.
- It can create smaller holes which are easier you work with.
- Contractors will have the peace of mind that no assets, utilities and infrastructures would be damaged which means there will be no untoward incidents or additional expenses needed for repairs,
These benefits will make air vacuum excavation a better alternative. Non-destructive excavation is important and its different methods are what can make the jobs of contractors easier. They have fewer worries not only about the project but also for the safety of the workers and the people in the surrounding areas.
Air vacuum excavation is just one of the methods of non-destructive excavation. There is another method which can be used just in case the air vacuum excavation will not work on the particular type of soil.
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