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Unfetteredfloydfan t1_iwf9icn wrote

Reply to comment by Spinaccio in Researchers have developed new “intelligent compaction” technology, which integrates into a road roller and can assess in real-time the quality of road base compaction. Improved road construction can reduce potholes and maintenance costs, and lead to safer, more resilient roads by giuliomagnifico

It’s used when compacted the subgrade and base coarse if I recall correctly. So if used correctly, it will help the construction crew account for the variability of the natural materials (earth foundations with high void ratios; subgrade; and base coarse) that typically cause uneven compaction and potholes. I don’t believe it’s used when compacting the surface coarse

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Spinaccio t1_iwf9tpn wrote

You’re right, I was thinking of rolling the asphalt, which makes no sense.

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