From a borrow material having 150000 m³ of volume and void ratio of 1.2, how many cubic meters of fill can be constructed at a void ratio of 0.7? a. 115909 m³ b. 121605 m³ c. 135583 m³ d. 151821 m³

From a borrow material having 150000 m³ of volume and void ratio of 1.2, how many cubic meters of fill can be constructed at a void ratio of 0.7? a. 115909 m³ b. 121605 m³ c. 135583 m³ d. 151821 m³

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Chapter5: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

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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.

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From a borrow material having 150000 m³ of volume and void ratio of 1.2, how many
cubic meters of fill can be constructed at a void ratio of 0.7?
a. 115909 m³
b. 121605 m²
c. 135583 m³
d. 151821 m³

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