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Building a Log Retaining
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My Eagle Service Project was to build a log
retaining wall for a roadside area near the entrance of Tule Ponds at
Tyson Lagoon. This project required logs, and a large amount of pebbles
and dirt. The tools used to do the project include shovels, bow rakes, a
compactor, and integral drill rods. First, the area was cleared of all
debris: rotting wood, wood chips, roots, and leaves. Then, 28
logs, with 10 – 15 inches in diameters,
were selected from an available log pile at the back of Tule Ponds.
Using the shovels and integral drill rods, a trench was dug out. Once
the trench was completed, a compactor was used to level the bottom of
the trench. Lastly, the logs were lowered vertically into the trench,
buried, and compacted one by one. Pebbles and dirt were spread to fill
in the gaps behind and in front of the retaining wall to prevent soil
erosion. Finally, water was sprayed on the entire project to settle down
all the dirt and dust.
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preparing area |
spreading gravel |
With the incredible help and support the
project was finished on time and within budget. This entire project was
one big learning experience for me. One big problem was the lack of
manpower. This was not the fault of the people I asked, but was my own
fault because I didn’t contact helpers in a timely manner. Another big
mishap was the fact that there was a lot of dust, and I forgot to buy
dust masks! We had to eat dirt every work session. But even though there
were many other small problems, my helpers and I still got through it
and I would like to thank them. Big thanks to Brandon Gordon and
Joe Chen who not only helped me greatly with the project, but
have already dedicated so much of their time to enhance and beautify
Tule Ponds already.
I
am very grateful for my family’s support and their own will to urge me
forward. Last but not least, all my friends from Troop 153: Cade
Nauman, Kasi Manikumar, Arthur Shir, and Jason Tan. With their
help, I was able to complete the project in 3 workdays and I will
forever be grateful. Again, thank you all that helped with this project!
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| back filling wall |