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This chapter, Chapter 3 of the "Guide to Earthwork Construction," considers the mechanical stabilization or densification of soils, also called soil compaction. Topics covered include the theory of compaction, specifications and compaction control tests.

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Compaction; Earthwork; Soil compaction; Soil compaction test; Soil densification; Specifications; Theory

Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; I42: Soil Mechanics; I51: Earthworks and Soil Drainage

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• DRAINAGE
• EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION
• EARTHWORK FOR RETAINING STRUCTURES AND ABUTMENTS
• EMBANKMENT FOUNDATIONS
• ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• GUIDE TO EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION
• HISTORY OF EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION
• INSTRUMENTATION FOR EMBANKMENTS
• INTRODUCTION - GUIDE TO EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION
• SPECIAL SOIL DEPOSITS AND EMBANKMENT MATERIALS