Application Guides

The Guide to Asphalt Compaction and Guide to Soil Compaction books, take a practical approach to complex topics of compaction and provide examples for how to use these principles most effectively. Each guide covers the basics of compaction and then discusses the science behind and techniques for the different types of compaction.

Whether you are a construction professional, a government official, an educator or student, or whether you are simply interested in learning more about construction methodology, you’ll find these guides to be a valuable resource.

Application guides from Caterpillar are:

  • Information-packed
  • Easy-to-read
  • Supported by color photos and illustrative graphic elements
  • Reflect the industry expertise of Caterpillar
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paving and compaction application guides

GUIDE TO ASPHALT PAVING

This 300 page book covers the basics of paving, paver and screed setup (vibratory and tamper), as well as troubleshooting your paving job. Currently available as a softcover book in English only. 

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Guide to Asphalt Compaction


Download free of charge as an eBook for mobile devices.



Softcover versions are also available to purchase on Amazon.com.

Guide to Soil Compaction

 

Download free of charge as an eBook for mobile devices

 

Softcover versions are also available to purchase on Amazon.com.

Other languages coming soon.
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