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Project Report PPR406 Use of intelligent compaction technology

Publication Year

2009

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Evaluates the current state-of-the-art on intelligent compaction. Reviews basic principles, the current HA requirements for compaction of earthworks, and the development of performance specifications for earthworks. Discusses history and theory. Presents a review of commercially available equipment, encompassing varying functionality. Investigates guidelines for continuous compaction control adopted in countries’ specifications and regulations, together with calibration data obtained from manufacturers and technical publications. Identifies the techniques’ benefits and limitations.

Document History

Prepared for the Highways Agency.

Author

Carder, D. R., Chaddock, B. C. and Campton, L.

ISBN

9781846088032

Publisher Information

Transport Research Laboratory

The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.

Crowthorne House
Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
TRL
UK

Website: http://www.trl.co.uk/
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