Core TradesQuestion 52 of 700
A 'balanced' grading design PRIMARILY seeks to:
a.Make the cut volume equal the fill volume so no soil is imported or exported
b.Keep all finished surfaces perfectly level
c.Remove the maximum possible amount of topsoil
d.Place fill only, with no excavation anywhere on site
Explanation
A balanced site is graded so that excavated (cut) material equals the material needed for fill, minimizing costly hauling on or off site. It does not require level surfaces, maximum topsoil removal, or fill-only work.
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