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Introduction to Intelligent Compaction Antonio Nieves Torres, HIF HQ

Introduction to Intelligent Compaction Antonio Nieves Torres, HIF HQ. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction. Scope of Session Presentation What is Intelligent Compaction (IC )? Why use IC Now?. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction. What is Intelligent Compaction (IC)?

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Introduction to Intelligent Compaction Antonio Nieves Torres, HIF HQ

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  1. Introduction toIntelligent CompactionAntonio Nieves Torres, HIF HQ

  2. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction Scope of Session Presentation • What is Intelligent Compaction (IC)? • Why use IC Now?

  3. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction What is Intelligent Compaction (IC)? Intelligent Compaction is the compaction of road materials: • Soils, • Aggregate bases, • Asphalt pavement materials, Using a modern roller equipped with the appropriate equipment to monitor the compaction effort and determine where the roller passes are needed.

  4. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction What is Intelligent Compaction (IC)? Cont. Single Drum (Soils) Double Drum (HMA) Photos Courtesy of Caterpillar and Bomag (There are a total of 8 manufacturers in the USA that manufacture these devices)

  5. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction What is Intelligent Compaction (IC)? Cont. Courtesy of Sakai and Bomag • IC systems work based on a Intelligent Compaction Measured Value (ICMV) • Above are two photos of the display mounted inside the operator cabin • Roller passes are viewed on screen and are color coded • Several parameters can be viewed from this panel

  6. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction What is Intelligent Compaction (IC)? Cont. Precision can be obtained in two ways! 38 orbiting satellites Department of Defense & Glonass - Russian

  7. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction What is Intelligent Compaction (IC)? Cont. Rover base stations! Photos Courtesy of Trimble

  8. Introduction to Intelligent Compaction Why use IC Now? • Matured Technology, • Equipment is available, • Pooled Fund Study on IC with 12* states participating, • National Workshops on IC, • IC improves quality by providing a more evenly rolled product, • Provides a more consistent product. *Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin

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