Understanding Soil Compaction in Highway Construction
Learn about soil compaction in highway construction, its importance, types, and principles. Soil compaction involves increasing soil density mechanically to prevent settlement and ensure structural stability. Different types of compaction methods are used based on soil type, moisture content, and required compaction effort.
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Structural Design of Highway Soil Compaction Highway and Transportation Engineering Al-Mustansiriyah University 2019-2020 Dr. Rana Amir Yousif & Dr. Abeer K. Jameel Yoder; E. J. and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design , A Wiley- Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975.
References Nicholas J. Garber and Lester A. Hoel. Traffic and Highway Engineering , Fourth Edition. Yoder; E. J. and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design , A Wiley- Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975. Yaug H. Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design , Prentic Hall Inc., U.S.A., 1993. AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures 1993 , AASHTO, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, U.S.A., 1993. Oglesby Clarkson H., HighwayEngineering , John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975. Yoder; E. J. and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design , A Wiley- Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975.
SOIL COMPACTION Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil. In construction, this is a significant part of the building process. If performed improperly, settlement of the soil could occur and result in unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure. Almost all types of building sites and construction projects utilize mechanical compaction techniques. Yoder; E. J. and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design , A Wiley- Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975.
What is soil? Soil is formed in place or deposited by various forces of nature- such as glaciers, wind, lakes and rivers residually or organically. Following are important elements in soil compaction: Soil type Soil moisture content Compaction effort required Yoder; E. J. and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design , A Wiley- Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975.
Why compact? There are five principle reasons to compact soil: Increases load-bearing capacity Prevents soil settlement and frost damage Provides stability Reduces water seepage, swelling and contraction Reduces settling of soil Yoder; E. J. and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design , A Wiley- Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975.
Types of compaction: There are four types of compaction effort on soil or asphalt: Vibration Impact Kneading Pressure Yoder; E. J. and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design , A Wiley- Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975.
Structural Design of Highway Dr. Rana Amir Yousif & Dr. Abeer K. Jameel Yoder; E. J. and M. W. Witczak, Principles of Pavement Design , A Wiley- Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., U.S.A., 1975.
