Nature

Method of estimating the effective zone induced by rapid impact compaction

Hydraulic filling is an important construction method for land reclamation. However, the stability and material properties of reclaimed lands are affected by factors such as the filled material, ...
The Journal

Unpacking and correcting soil compaction

From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...
Nature

Limited resilience of the soil microbiome to mechanical compaction within four growing seasons of agricultural management

Soil compaction affects many soil functions, but we have little information on the resistance and resilience of soil microorganisms to this disturbance. Here, we present data on the response of soil ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Non-Nuclear Methods for Compaction Control of Unbound Materials

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For Construction Pros

The Fundamentals of Compaction — and the Compactor’s ‘Roll’ in It

Often, one of the last and most critical steps in building roads is when compactors roll down that last mile. Accurate compaction can be overlooked in the rush to finish that last pass before the ...