Application Guides

The Guide to Soil Compaction, Guide to Asphalt Compaction and Guide to Asphalt Paving books take a practical approach to the complex topics of compaction and paving. Each guide covers the basics and then discusses the science behind and techniques for the different applications, providing examples for how to use these principles most effectively.

Whether you are a construction professional, a government official, educator, student, or simply interested in learning more about construction methodology, you’ll find these guides to be a valuable resource.

Application guides from Caterpillar are:

  • Information-packed
  • Easy-to-read
  • Supported by color photos and illustrative graphic elements
  • Reflect the industry expertise of Caterpillar
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NEW! GUIDE TO ASPHALT PAVING

This 300 page book covers the basics of paving, paver and screed setup (vibratory and tamper), as well as troubleshooting your paving job. Currently available as a softcover book in English only. 

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Guide to Asphalt Compaction

This practical, hands-on reference manual covers the basic principles of asphalt compaction along with specific examples of how to use them effectively.

Download free of charge as an ebook for mobile devices.
 

 

Softcover versions are also available to purchase on Amazon.com.

Guide to Soil Compaction

This practical, hands-on reference manual covers the basic principles of soil compaction along with specific examples of how to use them effectively.

Download free of charge as an eBook for mobile devices

 

Softcover versions are also available to purchase on Amazon.com.