It is required to transport a soil from a source location to the construction site. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.65 and the water content is measured as 10%. The capacity of the trucks, that will be used to transport the soil, is 20,000 kg. If the volume of soil placed in each truck is 9m³, what should be the minimum void ratio so the capacity of the truck is not exceeded.

It is required to transport a soil from a source location to the construction site. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.65 and the water content is measured as 10%. The capacity of the trucks, that will be used to transport the soil, is 20,000 kg. If the volume of soil placed in each truck is 9m³, what should be the minimum void ratio so the capacity of the truck is not exceeded.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.2P

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