jordfylte

Jordfylte is a Norwegian adjective meaning "filled with earth" or "earth-filled." It is used to describe materials, structures, or spaces where soil has been used as the filling or occupying medium. The word is formed from jord (earth, soil) and fylte, the past participle of fylle (to fill).

In construction and civil engineering, jordfylte describes backfill or fill material composed primarily of soil. Such fills are used to raise ground level, provide support for structures, improve drainage, or stabilize embankments. The exact soil type and compaction depend on project requirements and local regulations. In landscaping and horticulture, jordfylte beds or containers refer to planters or garden beds filled with soil to support plants. In other fields, the term can describe natural or anthropogenic deposits that are predominantly earth.

Technical considerations include soil type (clay, silt, sand), moisture content, compaction, settlement potential, and drainage. Regulations may specify testing procedures such as compaction tests, shear strength, and permeability for fills that are described as jordfylte. The term is descriptive rather than a formal standard by itself, often appearing in project documentation alongside more precise material specifications.

See also: backfill, fill material, soil stabilization, drainage, embankment.