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title: Flowable Fill
description: Although flowable fills are not generally required for concrete pipe installations, this method is commonly used in tight spaces where compacting soil is difficult to achieve.
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# [Flowable Fill](https://resources.concretepipe.org/flowable-fill)

 Written by [Design](https://resources.concretepipe.org/author/design) | 11/10/22 3:33 AM

## Flowable Fill: Pipeline Construction

Although flowable fills are not generally required for concrete pipe installations, there may be situations where it is desirable. This method is commonly used in tight spaces where compacting soil is difficult to achieve. Using flowable fill instead of traditional compacted soil is basically a Type 1 Standard Installation and ensures adequate support for the pipe.

 

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