A solid waste compacted with a landfill compactor to produce solid waste with a specific weight of 900 lb/yd3 (& moisture of 22%) that is layered in layers 4 ft deep and covered with 1 ft of soil that has density of 2100 lb/yd3. To reduce dust formation, 1 gallon of water is sprayed for every cubic yard of solid waste deposited. Assume one gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds. Calculate field capacity and the overburden mass calculated at the mid-height of the waste in the lift in lb.

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  1. A solid waste compacted with a landfill compactor to produce solid waste with a specific weight of 900 lb/yd3 (& moisture of 22%) that is layered in layers 4 ft deep and covered with 1 ft of soil that has density of 2100 lb/yd3. To reduce dust formation, 1 gallon of water is sprayed for every cubic yard of solid waste deposited. Assume one gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds. Calculate field capacity and the overburden mass calculated at the mid-height of the waste in the lift in lb.
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