1. Field Compaction + Least expensive method + Simplest method + Applicable to both cohesive as well as non-cohesive soils The dry unit weight 7, may be expressedas Y= —— where, y= total unit weight w= moisture contentEquipment ‘Smooth-wheel roller (drum) Ground Inprovement + 100% coverage under the wheel + Contact pressure up to 380 kPa * Can be used on all soil types except for rocky soils. + Compactive effort: static weight +The most common use of large smooth wheel rollers is for proof- rolling subgrades and compacting asphalt pavement. Hote and Kovacs, 1081 5100/2017, KAT, SaviEquipment (Cont.) Pneumatic (or rubber-tired) roller + 80% coverage under the wheel + Contact pressure up to 700 kPa + Can be used for both granular and fine-grained soils + Compactive effort static weight and kneading + Can be used for highway fills or earth dam construction Hote and Kovacs, 1881 Ground Improvement, 15 2017, KAT, Sav