in a quarry73705 m3 of soil is excavated. The soil"s density of solid is 2.73 g/cm3 and its void ratio is 0.47. The proctor test soil resulted in maximum dry density pdmax=1.97 g/cm3. How many m3 earthwork can be built using this material, if rewuired relative compaction is 97%

in a quarry73705 m3 of soil is excavated. The soil"s density of solid is 2.73 g/cm3 and its void ratio is 0.47. The proctor test soil resulted in maximum dry density pdmax=1.97 g/cm3. How many m3 earthwork can be built using this material, if rewuired relative compaction is 97%

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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