Factors affecting the compaction thickness of Plate Compactor

1. Types of Plate Compactors
Light Plate Compactors: Usually the compaction thickness is thinner, generally around 10-20 cm. This type of Plate Compactor is suitable for small projects or sites that do not require high compaction thickness, such as sidewalks, small trenches, etc.
Medium Plate Compactors: The compaction thickness is generally 20-30 cm. It can be used for some medium-sized projects, such as parking lots, small construction sites, etc.
Heavy Plate Compactors: Can achieve a larger compaction thickness, usually more than 30 cm. Mainly used in large-scale engineering construction, such as road bases, dams, etc.
2. Properties of the compacted material
Soil type: Different types of soil have different compaction properties. For example, sandy soil is relatively easy to compact and the compaction thickness may be larger; while clay soil is more difficult to compact and the compaction thickness may be relatively small.
Material moisture: Materials with higher moisture content are generally more difficult to compact, and the compaction thickness may be limited. Overly wet materials may need to be drained before compaction.
Particle size: Materials with larger particles, such as crushed stone and gravel, require more compaction energy and may have a relatively small compaction thickness. Materials with smaller particles, such as silt and clay, may have a relatively large compaction thickness.