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COMPACTORTYPES
Compaction equipment can be grouped generally into
the following classifications:
sheepsfoot
vibratory
pneumatic
high speed tamping foot
chopper wheels (see Landfill Compactor section)
Combinations of these types are also available, such
as a vibrating smooth steel drum.
For ease of comparison, the compactors have been
placed on the Zones of Application Chart shown below.
This chart contains a range of material moistures from
100% clay to 100% sand, plus a rock zone. Each type
has been positioned in what is considered to be its most
effective and economical zone of application. However,
it is not uncommon to find them working out of their
zones. Exact positioning of the zones can vary with
differing material conditions.
RANGES OF SOILTYPES FOR
SOIL COMPACTION EQUIPMENT
Edition 47 22-15
Soil Compactors
Types and Applications
CLAY
100%
ROCK
SAND
100%
SAND/CLAY
50%
SHEEPSFOOT
PNEUMATIC (50T & UP)
VIBRATORY
SMOOTH DRUM PADDED DRUM
HIGH SPEEDTAMPING FOOT
CAT TAMPING FOOT