The 5 biggest mistakes when installing liquid soil

Use liquid soil correctly — and avoid typical mistakes

Liquid soil is a sustainable solution for filling excavation pits, pipe ditches and pipeline zones. Used correctly, it saves time, resources and machinery costs. But as with any innovative building material, mistakes during planning, manufacturing or installation can negate the desired benefits.

In this post, we show the five most common mistakes when handling liquid soil — and how to avoid them.

1. Do not use an adapted formula

Every project is different — soil conditions, load, flow behavior and dismantling options vary depending on requirements. There is no standard recipe.

Why this is problematic:
If an incorrect formulation is used, the liquid soil can either set too early, not flow sufficiently or, in the worst case, not achieve the necessary load-bearing capacity.

Here's how to avoid the error:
Have the recipe developed on a project-specific basis. Specialized laboratories (such as RMS) create mixtures that suit your exact purpose — tailored to environmental regulations, load classes and dismantling requirements.

2. Missing or inaccurate self-monitoring

Liquid soil is a technically defined building material. Without continuous Self-monitoring of mixing quality There is a risk of uneven results.

Why this is problematic:
Variations in the addition of water or the amount of binder may result in insufficient strength, poor pumpability or excessive settling.

Here's how to avoid the error:
During each mixing process, perform a systematic self-monitoring through. Use tested mixing plants and work with certified partners who offer both in-house and external monitoring.

3. Unsuitable installation technology or poor preparation

Although liquid soil is self-compacting, for optimal performance, it needs the correct installation technology and prepared trenches. Water or slopes in the trench have a negative effect on the result. When filling trenches with liquid soil, it is essential to use buoyancy protection, as the liquid soil can otherwise lift the pipes.

Why this is problematic:
Lack of experience and lack of preparation lead to poor soil quality or damage to the aggravating components.

Here's how to avoid the error:
Make sure that the installation base is prepared and that the correct building safety measures have been taken.

4. No dismantling requirement considered

Not every liquid soil has to be filled permanently — in many cases, it is necessary to open the trench later (e.g. during repair work). If this is not considered, the Built-up liquid soil too hard be.

Why this is problematic:
Dismantling work is becoming more complex, cost-intensive and can damage pipes.

Here's how to avoid the error:
Define in advance whether a resoluble formula is required — and choose the mixture accordingly.

5. No training of construction site personnel

Liquid soil is not an ordinary building material — many mistakes occur because construction site personnel not familiar with the material is.

Why this is problematic:
Incorrect mixing times, inaccurate dosing or incorrect installation sequences can lead to loss of quality.

Here's how to avoid the error:
Run a short briefing or training for the construction team. Many providers — including RMS — support you with technical support or on-site advice.

Conclusion: Liquid soil works — if you know how

Liquid soil is a powerful building material with many advantages. The most common mistakes can be avoided if planning, formulation, execution and monitoring are professionally coordinated. Anyone who relies on experience, expertise and the right technology benefits from an efficient, sustainable and safe construction process.

Would you like to use liquid soil safely and correctly?

Our team at RMS Remake Soil GmbH supports you from recipe development and monitoring to application on the construction site.

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