Effect of Rate of Strain on the Strength of Compacted Soil Effect of Rate of Strain on the Strength of Compacted Soil. Technical Paper This book, "Effect of Rate of Strain on the Strength of Compacted Soil", by Delon Hampton, is a replication of a book originally published before 1958. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.