Challenge Problem 5) A proposed earthen dam will contain 6,000,000 yd^3 of earth. Soil to be taken from a borrow pit will be compacted to a void ratio of 0.75. The void ratio of soil in the borrow pit is 1.06 Estimate the volume of soil that must be excavated from the borrow pit.

Challenge Problem 5) A proposed earthen dam will contain 6,000,000 yd^3 of earth. Soil to be taken from a borrow pit will be compacted to a void ratio of 0.75. The void ratio of soil in the borrow pit is 1.06 Estimate the volume of soil that must be excavated from the borrow pit.

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Challenge Problem 5) A proposed earthen dam will contain 6,000,000 yd^3 of earth. Soil to be taken from a
borrow pit will be compacted to a void ratio of 0.75. The void ratio of soil in the borrow pit is 1.06 Estimate the
volume of soil that must be excavated from the borrow pit.

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