Common use of Remainder of Trench Clause in Contracts

Remainder of Trench. The remainder of the trench above the zone around the pipe shall be compacted by tamping, puddling, or water-jetting, in accordance with the nature of the material and the compaction requirements. In general, the tamping method will be used by the Contractor to achieve the desired compaction. Water-jetting or puddling may be used only if, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is necessary to employ one of these methods.