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weather conditions , clumpy mixes , extremely thick or thin lifts , or how best to join hot and cold lanes . The ability for an operator to successfully adapt their rolling pattern to successfully compact the ever-increasing variety of mix designs is arguably the greatest training challenge that must be met in order to maintain quality and productivity the market demands .
Compaction is critical to an asphalt paving project . “ For the contractor on any paving job , meeting the budget and securing bonus money is most important ,” Booth said . “ So , for the compaction crew , that means ensuring target density over the entire mat , including joints and edges . Pavement smoothness and rolling pattern efficiency are primary performance expectations for compaction .”
Booth continued : “ Encourage the operator that the roller is their office space , and make sure they take pride in the appearance of their office . Make sure they understand machine settings for different applications and occasionally quiz them on what each button or switch does . In many regions , paving is limited to warm month activity , so a refresher on roller features and operation is helpful before the new season starts up again .”
Certainly , the key benefit of a well-trained , skilled compaction machine operator is greater control over the compaction results , which in turn provides better finished paved results . Compaction at its most elemental is the exertion of force on something so that it becomes more dense , while the compactor operator ensures that compaction is performed consistently , thoroughly , and accurately .
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