SOIL AND ROCK COMPACTION

COMPACTAGE DES SOLS ET DES EMPIERREMENTS

Specification for compaction are divided into two groupings: those based on the method to be followed and those based on the results to be obtained. The countries mentioned in this report, the United States, England, Germany, Switzerland, France and Belgium have made use of a combination of these two fundamental types of specifications. The criteria most currently used for the control of compaction are based on the value of the "Normal Proctor" density (ratio of the obtained dry density to the maximum dry density, N obtained from a "Normal Proctor" test) or, on the results of a plate bearing test. British specifications for compaction control are reviewed and the adoption of such specifications in Belgium are examined.

• Corporate Authors:

  Road Research Centre, Belgium

  Avenue d'Auderghem 49
  Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Moraux, C
• Publication Date: 1975-7

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 95 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compaction; Earthwork; Embankments; Foundations; Plate bearing test; Soil compaction; Specifications; Subbase materials
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139320
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. 169/CM Res. Rept.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 16 1976 12:00AM