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In geotechnical engineering, a nuclear densometer or soil density gauge is a field instrument used to determine the density of a compacted material. The device uses the interaction of gamma radiation with matter to measure density, either through direct transmission or the “backscatter“ method. How do you test soil for compaction? The best way to test is to probe the soil with a compaction tester to a depth of 36“ to 48“. The testing rod should move down through the soil with steady, even pressure, Hard, compacted soils resist penetration with the rod. Often penetration abruptly stops at a fairly uniform depth across a field or landscape area. Methods of Soil Density Testing