An earth embankment is to be compacted to a density of 19 kN/m³ at a moisture content of 14%. The in-situ bulk density and water content of a borrow pit are 18 kN/m³ and 8% respectively. The excavation that should be carried out from borrow pit for each m³ of embankment is (round off to nearest integer) m³.

An earth embankment is to be compacted to a density of 19 kN/m³ at a moisture content of 14%. The in-situ bulk density and water content of a borrow pit are 18 kN/m³ and 8% respectively. The excavation that should be carried out from borrow pit for each m³ of embankment is (round off to nearest integer) m³.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das

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Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

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Problem 16.12P

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