Part 7 COMPACTION METHODS - Missouri S&T
Rock fill Vibratory Pneumatic - Plastic soils, CH, MH (A-7, A-5) Sheepsfoot or pad foot Pneumatic Thin lifts usually needed Low-plasticity soils, CL, ML (A-6, A-4) Sheepsfoot or pad foot Pneumatic, vibratory Moisture control often critical for silty soils Plastic sands and gravels, GC, SC (A-2-6, A-2-7) Vibratory, pneumatic Pad foot -