Convert 2300BCM of clay to a volume in loose measure. Convert 1700LCM of common earth to a volume in compacted measure (CCM). Calculate the volume of sand and gravel (in LCM) needed to fill a ditch that is 2km x 3m x 1.5m. The sand and gravel will be compacted.

Convert 2300BCM of clay to a volume in loose measure. Convert 1700LCM of common earth to a volume in compacted measure (CCM). Calculate the volume of sand and gravel (in LCM) needed to fill a ditch that is 2km x 3m x 1.5m. The sand and gravel will be compacted.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter5: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

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Convert 1700LCM of common earth to a volume in compacted measure (CCM).

Calculate the volume of sand and gravel (in LCM) needed to fill a ditch that is 2km x 3m x 1.5m. The sand and gravel will be compacted.

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