ᐅ Compacting a gravel layer of approximately 25 cm – experiences
Created on: 22 Mar 2018 18:30
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rob.leipzig
Hello,
I have already searched online about the following topic but couldn’t find any information. Fortunately, I came across this forum.
Here is my question:
For a ground slab, one wants to compact a gravel layer of about 25cm (10 inches). Now, there is a compactor with a compaction force of about 8kN. This is definitely not enough to compact the entire gravel layer at once.
Would it be possible to compact the gravel every 5cm (2 inches)? Would this achieve the same result?
That means applying 5cm (2 inches) of gravel, compacting it with 8kN, then applying another 5cm (2 inches) of gravel and compacting again. Repeating this effectively three more times.
Thank you very much!
Robert
I have already searched online about the following topic but couldn’t find any information. Fortunately, I came across this forum.
Here is my question:
For a ground slab, one wants to compact a gravel layer of about 25cm (10 inches). Now, there is a compactor with a compaction force of about 8kN. This is definitely not enough to compact the entire gravel layer at once.
Would it be possible to compact the gravel every 5cm (2 inches)? Would this achieve the same result?
That means applying 5cm (2 inches) of gravel, compacting it with 8kN, then applying another 5cm (2 inches) of gravel and compacting again. Repeating this effectively three more times.
Thank you very much!
Robert
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rob.leipzig23 Mar 2018 06:58Interesting, that makes sense to me!
So, if you want to compact gravel up to 1.6cm (0.6 inches) or, for example, crushed stone, could you do that up to a height of 5cm (2 inches) using the plate described above?
Thanks!!!
Good luck
Robert
So, if you want to compact gravel up to 1.6cm (0.6 inches) or, for example, crushed stone, could you do that up to a height of 5cm (2 inches) using the plate described above?
Thanks!!!
Good luck
Robert
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toxicmolotof23 Mar 2018 08:24Compacting, yes, but the question is: is it sufficiently compacted afterwards?
I think what others are implying is: get a larger plate compactor. It shouldn’t come down to 150 euros (about $160). Otherwise, why do this experiment at all?
I think what others are implying is: get a larger plate compactor. It shouldn’t come down to 150 euros (about $160). Otherwise, why do this experiment at all?
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rob.leipzig23 Mar 2018 08:47I had already thought that too – but the soil to be compacted is inside an older barn. I don’t really want to introduce too much energy or vibration there... However, I’m seriously considering returning the Scheppach HP800S I bought yesterday and getting something more powerful.
Thanks for your responses!
Thanks for your responses!
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toxicmolotof23 Mar 2018 15:07And what are you planning to do with the foundation slab in a barn?
Are there more surprises you’re just not mentioning?
I’m out, no more recommendations from me since I don’t know if the roof will collapse when you start shaking it, whatever you use.
Are there more surprises you’re just not mentioning?
I’m out, no more recommendations from me since I don’t know if the roof will collapse when you start shaking it, whatever you use.
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bierkuh8324 Mar 2018 00:17You definitely need to water it properly. This reduces friction and the material compresses with less pressure, but not with the tool you have there. As for the roof falling on your head from the shaking, I consider that unlikely unless the barn is already about to collapse. Just wear a helmet.
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Baumfachmann24 Mar 2018 00:53Take a look at your conversation.
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