What are the factors affecting the compaction of soil?

Major three Factors,

1. Moisture content,

2. Type of soil,

3. Compaction Effort ( type of compaction)

Grading of soil ,( well graded soil introduces a good compaction) ,

Moisture content , (there is an ideal ratio of moisture will produce maximum compaction ratio)

Type of soil

type and duration of compaction  

Thickness of soil

Organic materials in soil will effect negatively on compaction process

Roots of trees also have the negative effect on compaction process

water ratio, compaction method which type of compacter used, soil and aggregates size, moisture content,

1. Water Content

2. type of soil and aggregate size

3. Method of compaction

4. amount of compaction (Compactive energy)

5. thickness of layer to be compacted