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| Bringing earthwork to the required shape and elevation |
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| Bringing the earthwork to the elevation required by the plans and specifications |
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| increasing the density of the soil mechanically by forcing the particles closer together |
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| soil particles move closer together expelling air from the void spaces |
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| expelling water from a cohesive soil (clay) |
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| Between the two, this process takes longer to accomplish |
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1. Reduce or prevent settlements
2. Increase strength
3. Improve bearing capacity
4. Control volume changes
4. Lower permeability |
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