- Jun 11, 2014
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The reason I asked is there is always a concern when an excavation and soil displacement/replacement occurs within or near what's called the angle of repose (as it relates to the foundation of your home). I am assuming your pool depth is less than 11' so I would be less concerned. The soil bearing capacity in your native soils (bottom of footing in undisturbed soil) should be between 2000 and 3000 pounds per linial foot. If the angle of repose (the book says 30 degrees, I always used 45 degrees to be safe) extends into the area of displaced soils for the pool, those soils should be compacted to at least 95% and the restraint (empty pool shell) designed to support the imposed lateral loads.Exactly 11 feet.