Q2/ For proposed Earth Dam fill, the soil will be compact to (95%) of standard proctor dry density. The test of borrow area indicate that (ydmax = 18 kN/m3) at optimum moisture content (11%). The soil of borrow area at natural condition has (e = 0.65) and (Gs = 2.68). Determine the minimum volume ofborrowrequired to make (600,000 m3 ) of acceptable compacted fill.

Q2/ For proposed Earth Dam fill, the soil will be compact to (95%) of standard proctor dry density. The test of borrow area indicate that (ydmax = 18 kN/m3) at optimum moisture content (11%). The soil of borrow area at natural condition has (e = 0.65) and (Gs = 2.68). Determine the minimum volume ofborrowrequired to make (600,000 m3 ) of acceptable compacted fill.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.12P

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