In constructing an earth dam 1600 m³ of earth are required. If the desired void ratio of the dam is 0.6, how many cubic meter will be removed from the borrow pit provided its void ratio is 1.1?

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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.