ABSTRACT
Compaction Covered in this chapter. Depends on material, type of excavation/operating characteristics space and plant. Lab compaction process is different from field compaction. Bulk up Covered in this chapter. Depends on material. Pavements Refer chapter 13 Slopes Refer chapter 14 Retaining walls Refer chapter 20 Drainage and erosion Refer chapter 15 Geosynthetics Refer chapter 16
• The excavatability depends on the method used as well as the material properties. Table 12.2 Controlling factors.
