The invention relates to an impact compactor which includes a first part on which at least one non-round compactor drum is rotatably mounted; and a second part which is connected to, and movable relative to, the first part. The impact compactor also includes a damping arrangement which is connected between the first and second parts and which is configured to provide a damping function for the relative movement between the first and second parts. The damping arrangement includes an outer tubular member which defines a non-circular inner channel/passage; a non-circular inner shaft member which defines a first axis of rotation and which is positioned, at least partially, in the channel/passage defined by the outer tubular member; and at least one wedge formation which is wedged between the shaft member and the tubular member. The wedge formation is at least partially resiliently deformable and is configured to resist/oppose relative rotation between the shaft member and the tubular member about the first axis of rotation. One of the members is connected to the first part, while the other member is connected to the second part.

Systems and methods for ground penetrating radar for determining thickness, density and moisture are therefore provided. According to an embodiment, a ground penetrating radar (GPR) system comprises a system controller configured to produce an electromagnetic signal for signal penetration of a pavement material. Further, the GPR system comprises a frequency modulated continuous wave controller. Further, the GPR system comprises an ultra wide band (UWB) antenna coupled to the system controller, wherein the UWB antenna is configured to transmit the produced electromagnetic signal to the pavement material and receive the electromagnetic signal as a reflection from the pavement material. Further, the system controller is further configured to receive the electromagnetic signal from the UWB antenna.

A method for compacting asphalt material (A) by means of at least one soil compactor (10) having at least one compactor roller with a motion generation arrangement assigned to the same, comprising the measures: a) detection of an asphalt temperature of the asphalt material (A) to be compacted, b) static compaction of the asphalt material (A) with a deactivated motion generation arrangement of the at least one compactor roller, if the asphalt temperature lies above an upper threshold temperature (O), c) static compaction of the asphalt material (A) with a deactivated motion generation arrangement of the at least one compactor roller, if the asphalt temperature lies below a lower threshold temperature (U),
wherein the upper threshold temperature (O) and/or the lower threshold temperature (U) is/are set depending on at least one surroundings parameter (T) influencing the cooling behavior of the asphalt material to be compacted.

An adjustable mass eccentric for a multi-amplitude vibratory mechanism can comprise a body and an internal cavity defined by the body such that the body surrounds the internal cavity. The internal cavity can include a first section, a second section, and a third section between the first section and the second section. The third section can define a volume and/or an area less than respective volumes and/or areas of the first section and the second section of the internal cavity. Filler material may be provided in the internal cavity and can migrate to and from the first, second, and third sections based on rotational movement of the body and internal cavity.

Systems and methods to provide pressed aggregate-filled cavities for improving ground stiffness and uniformity are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes using a mechanism to press into a ground surface in a substantially downward direction to create a concavity. The method also includes substantially or completely filling the concavity with unstabilized or chemically stabilized aggregate, soil, or sand. Further, the method includes using the mechanism to press the aggregate within the concavity to achieve a desired ground stiffness.

The present invention relates to a ground compaction apparatus for compacting a subsoil cover layer, with at least one compaction roller, a cover edge processing apparatus comprising an edge processing roller and having a cut material deflector, the cut material deflector being mounted on the cover edge processing apparatus with the aid of a mounting device, the mounting device being configured such that the relative position of the at least one material guide surface of the cut material deflector can be changed automatically with respect to the adjustable roller holding device of the cover edge processing apparatus. The present invention also relates to an asphalt roller having such a ground compaction apparatus and a method for operating such a ground compaction apparatus.

A method for assisted operating support for a ground compaction machine, comprising the steps of: controlling the ground compaction machine by an operator; detecting at least one of the parameters travel speed, change in travel speed and/or reversal of direction of travel, or at least one variable correlating with one of said parameters; determining a time at which a reversal of the ground compaction machine takes place from the at least one parameter or the at least one variable detected in step b); detecting a steering angle of the ground compaction machine and/or a vibration input of a vibration exciter into the ground, or a variable correlating with the steering angle or with the vibration input, within a time interval and/or a distance around the time determined in step c) and/or around a location of the ground compaction machine at this time; comparing the steering angle and/or vibration input within the interval and/or the distance as detected in step d) with predetermined reference values for a target steering angle and/or a target vibration input; outputting and/or storing a result of the comparison.

A concrete surface working machine includes a base portion and a screed head mounted at the base portion. The screed head includes a grade setting device and a vibrating element attached at a frame of the screed head. The screed head includes a rock tamper adjustably attached at the frame of the screed head via a pair of support elements. The screed head includes a pair of actuators that, when actuated, adjust the support elements to adjust the rock tamper relative to the frame. The concrete surface working machine is operable to position the vibrating element at the concrete surface. The actuators are selectively controlled by an operator of the concrete surface working machine to adjust a height of the rock tamper relative to the vibrating element and the concrete surface while the screed head is moved along the concrete surface.

A concrete screed assembly broadly includes a plurality of elongated drum sections. The drum sections are interchangeably interconnectable in an end-to-end relationship to cooperatively form a rotatable concrete screed drum that is selectively variable depending on the drum sections interconnected to form the drum. The drum sections each present a concrete-forming outer surface configured to engage concrete as the drum is rotated. The drum sections each include opposite connection ends.

A concrete screed assembly broadly includes a plurality of elongated drum sections. The drum sections are interchangeably interconnectable in an end-to-end relationship to cooperatively form a rotatable concrete screed drum that is selectively variable depending on the drum sections interconnected to form the drum. The drum sections each present a concrete-forming outer surface configured to engage concrete as the drum is rotated. The drum sections each include opposite connection ends.