A road embankment is to be constructed in Postal Highway of Terai region having a total volume of 5x104 m3 has a water content of 16% and dry density of 1.75 g/cc. If it is constructed from a borrow area where the undisturbed soil has a water content of 13% and void ratio of 0.6, calculate the total quantity of soil which is to be excavated for the construction of the road embankment. Take Gs = 2 68.

A road embankment is to be constructed in Postal Highway of Terai region having a total volume of 5x104 m3 has a water content of 16% and dry density of 1.75 g/cc. If it is constructed from a borrow area where the undisturbed soil has a water content of 13% and void ratio of 0.6, calculate the total quantity of soil which is to be excavated for the construction of the road embankment. Take Gs = 2 68.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter5: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

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