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A copper bearing host rock is blasted and found to exhibit a swell factor of 30%. What is the resulting material density in tons per loose cubic meter (LCM) if the specific gravity is 2.5?

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.12P

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