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3.11 An earth embankment is to be compacted to a density of 120.9 lb/ft³ at a moisture content of 14 percent. The in-situ total unit weight and water content of the borrow pit are

3.11 An earth embankment is to be compacted to a density of 120.9 lb/ft³ at a moisture content of 14 percent. The in-situ total unit weight and water content of the borrow pit are

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3.11 An earth embankment is to be compacted to a density of 120.9 lb/ft³ at a moisture content of 14 percent. The in-situ total unit weight and water content of the borrow pit are

114.5 lb/ft³ and 8% respectively. How much excavation should be carried out from t borrow pit for each ft³ of the embankment? Assume G, = 2.68. An undistushad complo of nail han val of00 3 40 MI
Transcribed Image Text:114.5 lb/ft³ and 8% respectively. How much excavation should be carried out from t borrow pit for each ft³ of the embankment? Assume G, = 2.68. An undistushad complo of nail han val of00 3 40 MI
3.11 An earth embankment is to be compacted to a density of 120.9 lb/ft³ at a moisture content of 14 percent. The in-situ total unit weight and water content of the borrow pit are
Transcribed Image Text:3.11 An earth embankment is to be compacted to a density of 120.9 lb/ft³ at a moisture content of 14 percent. The in-situ total unit weight and water content of the borrow pit are
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