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1. An earth-compacting implement which combines vibration with weight to increase the compaction of the soil; widely used in road-building and similar construction, it causes too much compaction to be appropriate for sports field applications other than building running tracks. See also [[Sheepsfoot roller]].<br>
1. An earth-compacting implement which combines vibration with weight to increase the [[compaction]] of the soil; widely used in road-building and similar construction, it causes too much compaction to be appropriate for sports field applications other than building running tracks. See also [[Sheepsfoot roller]].<br><br>
 
http://www.pavingexpert.com/images/screed/sub-base_roller.jpg<br><br>
Vibrating roller being used to compact the [[subbase]].<br>
Source: http://www.pavingexpert.com/screed_faq01.htm<br><br>

Latest revision as of 15:11, 18 June 2007


1. An earth-compacting implement which combines vibration with weight to increase the compaction of the soil; widely used in road-building and similar construction, it causes too much compaction to be appropriate for sports field applications other than building running tracks. See also Sheepsfoot roller.

sub-base_roller.jpg

Vibrating roller being used to compact the subbase.
Source: http://www.pavingexpert.com/screed_faq01.htm