compaction
COMPACTION Compaction is the application of mechanical energy to a soil to rearrange the particles and reduce the void ratio. 1 Purpose of Compaction : • The principal reason for compacting soil is to reduce subsequent settlement under working loads. • Compaction increases the shear strength of the soil. • Compaction reduces the voids ratio making it more difficult for water to flow through soil. This is important if the soil is being use...