摘要 |
A method for compacting a surface (37) of granular materials is disclosed. The method is applicable to wheeled compaction equipment such as pneumatic-tire compactors (10), drum (35)-type compactors (10) and asphalt compactors (10). The propel system includes a controller (65) programmed to send a first at least substantially constant propel command that propels the compaction equipment in a forward direction. The controller (65) then changes the speed of the compaction equipment by providing a second varying propel command that may increase or decrease the speed resulting from the first command. As a result, the speed of the compaction equipment oscillates, and the compaction process is improved. |