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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
http://www.pavingexpert.com/images/screed/sub-base_roller.jpg
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Vibrating roller being used in pavement construction.<br><br>
Vibrating roller being used in pavement construction.<br><br>
<br>Source:http://www.pavingexpert.com<br>
<br>Source:http://www.pavingexpert.com<br>

Revision as of 10:21, 6 March 2006


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 in pavement construction.


Source:http://www.pavingexpert.com