Question

What are the factors affecting compaction of soil?

Answer 1

The factors which affect the degree of compaction are given below.

Type of soil. Type of soil has a great influence on its compaction characteristics. ...

Compactive Effort / Compactive Energy. ...

Layer Thickness / Thickness of Lift. ...

Number of Roller Passes. ...

Moisture Content. ...

Contact Pressure. ...

Speed of Rolling.