What is (y) veno if SF = 0.80 and (y.) su = 115 pcf? What is the void ratio of this soil in the borrow if G, = 2.68?
What is (y) veno if SF = 0.80 and (y.) su = 115 pcf? What is the void ratio of this soil in the borrow if G, = 2.68?
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A shrinkage factor (SF) of 0.8 implies that 1 cu yd of soil taken from a borrow
area will compact to 0.8 cu yd in place as fill. That is,
V
of the same weight of soil solids (W.).
borrow
SF =
a.
What is (x) werow if SF = 0.80 and (y) au = 115 pcf?
b.
What is the void ratio of this soil in the borrow if G, = 2.68?
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