# How to Compact Earth When You Don't Have a Compactor
When building any structure, whether it is a garage or sidewalk, it is necessary that the earth beneath it is sufficiently compacted. Compacting the earth prevents the erosion of the soil. Soil erosion can create empty caverns beneath structures. These caverns create an unequal distribution of force on a structure's base that can result in a structure sinking, cracking or collapsing.
Things You'll Need
- Empty metal coffee can
- Quick-dry concrete
Instructions
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Mix about a gallon of quick-dry concrete according to its instructions.
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Fill a coffee can with the wet concrete.
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Set aside the coffee can until the concrete has dried. This may take one to two days.
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Drop the concrete-filled coffee can repeatedly onto the area of earth you would like to compact. You should make sure to walk on the earth while you are doing this, since your added weight will contribute to the soil's compaction.
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Continue to drop the coffee can and walk on the earth until it is sufficiently compacted. You will know that you have made progress when the earth appears flat and dense and is not easily disturbed.
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