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Old 01-24-2007, 11:07 AM
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It is recommended not to compact the soil including clay except you have to take the traffic the pavement will receive over its life. The clay might have to be compacted to a certain proctor density to prevent rutting. The clay soil may not absorb much less water compacted than it would if it were not. Also heavy clay soils may not absorb enough water to avoid runoff anyway so drain pipes may be needed anyway.
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