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Chapter4: Soil Classification

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Problem 4.6CTP: For soils that are classified by the following USCS symbols, what would be the most likely AASHTO...

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Backfill, in construction, is the activity of returning the soil and gravel that are removed during building construction or using them again to toughen and support the foundation of the building or any other structural component.

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