Embankment fill is to be compacted at a density of 18KN/m. The soil of the borrow area is at a density of 15KN/m. What is the estimated no of trips of 6m³ capacity truck for hauling the soil required for compacting 100m³ fill of the embankment? (Assume that the soil in the borrow area and that in the embankment are at same moisture content)

Embankment fill is to be compacted at a density of 18KN/m. The soil of the borrow area is at a density of 15KN/m. What is the estimated no of trips of 6m³ capacity truck for hauling the soil required for compacting 100m³ fill of the embankment? (Assume that the soil in the borrow area and that in the embankment are at same moisture content)

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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