Proposed fill Fine to medium . sand (SW) Dr = 80%* Medium clay (CH) y = 100 lb/ft³ Cc/(1+ eo) = 0.18 Cy = 0.012 ft²/day y = 124 lb/ft³ 1 ft •B Y 120 lb/ft³ = y=123 lb/ft³ 11 ft Dense sand and gravel (SW). A -6 ft 12 ft 8 ft 40 ft

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Q: Two near-surface strata of the same soft clay are to be consolidated. In one the consolidation is to…

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Q: What are the reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt?

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Q: A sandstone core composed of quartz and feldspar grains with calcite cement is 75 mm in diameter and…

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Q: Why does the Highly plastic clays are not recommended for use?

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Q: How crumb test help in the testing for dispersive clay?

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Q: Slump Test

A: This test is used for fresh concrete before placing it in the required position.Slump test is done…

Q: Describe the various factors that affected the rate of consolidation for a stratum of clay soil.

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Q: For a particular loading condition, a saturated clay layer undergoes 30% consolidation in a period…

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Q: Why does dispersive clays should not be used?

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Q: What properties and characteristics are used to identify a limestone sedimentary rock? Be specific

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Q: What volume of solid material is present in one cubic meter of sandstone if the porosity is 20% ?

A: Given, Porosity (η) = 20% or 0.20

Q: Explain the Stress Path for Tests in Consolidated–Undrained Conditions.

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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.