You are the manager of a road construction project. What type of compaction method you will suggest your team to use for soil compaction if the site soils are cohesive? (state and include its method just write in 50 words no need more)

You are the manager of a road construction project. What type of compaction method you will suggest your team to use for soil compaction if the site soils are cohesive? (state and include its method just write in 50 words no need more)

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