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The Use of a Vibratory Compactor on Granular Base Courses

White, C. R.
U. S. Naval Civil Engineering Research and Evaluation Laboratory, Port Hueneme, Calif.

Pages: 8    Published: Jan 1957

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Abstract

The reasons for military interest in vibratory compaction are outlined, and the events leading to construction of a vibratory compactor by the Navy are described. Operating principles are delineated, and results of pilot tests with the machine are revealed. Mention is made of future evaluation tests to be performed.