19. Types of Field Compaction Equipment
The chapter presents various types of field compaction equipment, detailing their features, capacities, and suitability for different soil types. It categorizes equipment such as smooth wheeled steel drum rollers, pneumatic tyred rollers, and sheepsfoot rollers, highlighting their advantages and limitations based on weight and soil conditions. This information is crucial for selecting the appropriate compaction equipment in construction projects.
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What we have learnt
- Different types of field compaction equipment are available for various soil types.
- Each type of roller has specific characteristics that determine its suitability for different applications.
- Understanding the properties of soils is essential for effective compaction.
Key Concepts
- -- Smooth Wheeled Steel Drum Rollers
- Compaction equipment with capacities ranging from 20 kN to 200 kN, suitable for well-graded sand, gravel, and low plasticity silt.
- -- Pneumatic Tyred Rollers
- Equipment usually equipped with two axles carrying rubber tyred wheels, offering dead weight ranging from 100 to 400 kN, and suitable for coarse and fine soils.
- -- Sheepsfoot Rollers
- Rollers featuring drum-shaped bodies with kneading feet, which are effective for fine-grained soils, sand, and gravel, typically weighing between 50 to 80 kN.
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