Definition of Controlled low strength material (CLSM)

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Controlled low strength material (CLSM)

The term 'Controlled low strength material (CLSM)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Also known as flowable fill or cement-slurry backfill, a mixture of pozzolan, Portland cement, water, coarse aggregate, and occasionally soil, typically used for pipe bedding and backfill with a strength of 50-100 psi at 28 days'.

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