Geotech -> CH 6 - Soil Compaction

Compaction

Cosolidation

Objectives of Compaction

Four factors affecting the extent of compaction:

Compaction –General Principles

purpose of a laboratory compaction test

Structure of Compacted Clay Soil

Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties

Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties

Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties

Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties

Conventional Earthwork

Four common types of rollers:

A roadway section will include the following four courses in ascending order:

Three Methods to determine the Field Unit Weight of Compaction

Essential Points: