WHAT’S AT STAKE

Soil compaction is a process that increases the density of the soil. Before we lay asphalt or concrete, the soil is the base layer. Soil compaction increases load-bearing capacity and stability, prevents soil settlement and frost damage, and reduces water seepage.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

SOIL COMPACTION HAZARDS – OVERCOMPACTION/ UNDERCOMPACTION Over compaction can occur if the operator makes too many passes in one direction with the compaction machine, which can reduce the soil density. Under compaction results when the operator does not make enough passes with the compactor, so the particles in the soil are too soft and don’t get the […]