The in-situ moisture content of a soil is 18% and its moist unit weight is 105pcf. The specific gravity of the solids is 2.75. The soil is to be excavated and transported to a construction site and then compacted to a minimum dry weight of 103.5pcf at a moisture content of 20%How many cubic yards are needed to produce 10000 cubic yard?How many truckloads are needed to transport the excavated soil if each truck can carry 20tons? Assume that the excavated soil has a swelling factor of 15%.

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The in-situ moisture content of a soil is 18% and its moist unit weight is 105pcf. The specific gravity of the solids is 2.75. The soil is to be excavated and transported to a construction site and then compacted to a minimum dry weight of 103.5pcf at a moisture content of 20%
How many cubic yards are needed to produce 10000 cubic yard?
How many truckloads are needed to transport the excavated soil if each truck can carry 20tons? Assume that the excavated soil has a swelling factor of 15%.

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