A soil deposit to be used for construction of an earth embankment has an average dry density of 1620 kg/m³. If the compacted embankment is to have an average dry density of 1720 kg/m³ determine the volume of soil to be excavated for 1000 cu.m. of embankment. The water content of the soil in the borrow pit is 10%.

A soil deposit to be used for construction of an earth embankment has an average dry density of 1620 kg/m³. If the compacted embankment is to have an average dry density of 1720 kg/m³ determine the volume of soil to be excavated for 1000 cu.m. of embankment. The water content of the soil in the borrow pit is 10%.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

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