Soil is to be excavated from a borrow pit which has a density of 1.75 gm/cc and water content of 12%. The specific gravity of soil particles is 2.7. The soil is compacted so that water content is 18% and dry density is 1.65 gm/cc. For 1000 m³ of soil in fill, estimate (i) quantity of soil to be excavated from the pit in m³, (ii) amount of water to be added.. Also, determine the void ratios of the soil in borrow pit and fill.
Soil is to be excavated from a borrow pit which has a density of 1.75 gm/cc and water content of 12%. The specific gravity of soil particles is 2.7. The soil is compacted so that water content is 18% and dry density is 1.65 gm/cc. For 1000 m³ of soil in fill, estimate (i) quantity of soil to be excavated from the pit in m³, (ii) amount of water to be added.. Also, determine the void ratios of the soil in borrow pit and fill.
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Transcribed Image Text:Soil is to be excavated from a borrow pit which has a density
of 1.75 gm/cc and water content of 12%. The specific gravity
of soil particles is 2.7. The soil is compacted so that water
content is 18% and dry density is 1.65 gm/cc. For 1000 m³ of
soil in fill, estimate
(i) quantity of soil to be excavated from the pit in m³, (ii)
amount of water to be added..
Also, determine the void ratios of the soil in borrow pit and
fill.
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