A lift is a single layer of fill material placed and compacted before the next layer goes down. Specifications limit lift thickness — commonly 8 to 12 inches loose for soil — because compactors can only densify material to a limited depth. Each lift is compacted, tested (or proof-rolled), and documented before the next lift is placed; skipping lift documentation is a leading cause of failed compaction acceptance.
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