#$%^&*AU2015100325A420150416.pdf#####Abstract An apparatus and method for conditioning soil for civil engineering purposes is describer. The apparatus includes a ripper tine, with a ploughing member located behind the tine to lift and turn the soil. A water outlet is located behind the ploughing member to supply water directly into the soil being turned.2/2 48 16 0 10 50 12 44 -- -42 C 3 44 000-1 20 14 6 24 Fig. 3 16 10 16F10 Fig. 4