A system that allows detection of thermal segregation in the asphalt mat, in real time, and records a thermal profile is now being used by some state Departments of Transportation. The reason is to eliminate inconsistent densities because freshly paved asphalt pavement doesn’t compact properly after becoming too cool, and the low temperatures contributed to these low densities. proper-soil-compacUntitled-1There are many factors that influence the choice of compaction equipment selected for a project. Sometimes it is based on the contractor’s previous experience and other times by the type of soil, method specification or available equipment. How well a machine will conform to the hauling and spreading operation are also considerations, and climatic and traction conditions are also important. There is no single compactor that will do all things in all applications. Each type has a definite material and operating range on which it is most economical. In many cases, there are appl...