Hydrocompaction Definition

Hydro-Compaction Definition (Hydrocompaction)

The term “Hydro-Compaction” or “Hydrocompaction” in engineering geology refers to the process whereby soils collapse upon saturation. Hydrocompaction can also be called “Hydro-Consolidation.”

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