Deep compressing.:Banghead Here is a way to compress the filling on a site: http://www.tsmaskin.no/nyheter.cfm?nytt_artid=80466&this.avd=3200&lang=nor I wasn't able to copy the animation with all the picture's. The translation goes: Deepcompression with a 10t weight and a Cat 365C.(20 000Lbs) The dynamic deep compression is performed for Skanska with the weight falling from 8,5 meter.(25 feet) The energi is then applied 8-10 meter down in the filling.(25-30 feet) Geotechnichans has made a map with spots to drop the weight on. After the drops its levelled and finaly compressed with a standard vibrating roll. Total compression after the procedure is around 30-50 cm.(1-1 1/2 ft) And there is multiple positive effects: Short rigging, quick work, can be done on narrow places, can be done in places where admittance is difficult. A new way to use a 365C, in my oppinion
That's one way to do it! Talk about thick lifts. (or rather, no lifts).
I have seen an add from a company in ENR that does this type of "dynamic compaction". From the add they use a crawler crane and a big weight. They say they use it for landfill consolidation, mine spoils and loose fills. This is their website http://www.dynamiccompaction.com/ Definetely has its place in the site prep world. The 365C must have a quick connect to pick the weight up and drop it. This setup would definetely help with close quarters work. Neat stuff. Thanks for the link MKTEF.:thumbsup
That's one awfully expensive compactor!