Cumulative Percentage retained Sieve Sieve mass Cumulative % No. size(mm) retained (g) cumulative % passing 9.5 130 26 74 4 4.75 230 46 54 10 355 71 29 20 0.85 385 77 23 40 0.425 410 82 18 100 0.15 480 96 200 0.075 495 99 1 Pan 500 100 D10 (mm) K cm/s 0.24 0.0576

Q: Define the term coefficient of lateral earth pressure.

A: The coefficient of lateral earth pressure can be defined as it is the ratio of the horizontal…

Q: The Mohr’s circle plot requires use of only the upper half of the circle not the lower half in soil…

A: Mohr’s circle:

Q: A contour map of the lake was prepared as shown below. The area bounded between contours are given…

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Q: How do you calculate granular soil settlement?

A: To use the Schmertmann technique to estimate footing settlements in structural fills, an assumption…

Q: Given the following cross-sections notes. It is required to determine the earthwork volume on a…

A: Solution  Area, Aa = A1+A2+A3+A4 A1 = area of trapezium - area of triangle      =…

Q: 26.5* Two level sections 75 ft apart with center heights 4.8 and 7.2 ft in fill, base width 30 ft,…

A: Given data- B= 30 ft L =75 ft Slope = 2:1 Find out - Volume of cross section ?

Q: Define LATERAL EARTH PRESSURES

A: The horizontal pressure exerted by the soil is defined as the lateral earth pressure. The magnitude…

Q: Three ordinates are spaced 12 meters apart and have length of 7.4, 11.7 and 17.5.Find the areas…

A: The ordinates are 7.4, 11.7, and 17.5 The distance between the ordinates is 12 m   To determine The…

Pricing Excavation and Backfill

Backfill, in construction, is the activity of returning the soil and gravel that are removed during building construction or using them again to toughen and support the foundation of the building or any other structural component.