c) An embankment (total volume = 115200 m³) is to be constructed from borrow material found at a nearby location with an in situ bulk unit weight of 18kN/m³ and mc-11%. The maximum dry density of the material is found to be 21kN/m³ at an optimum moisture content of 14%. This material is to be trucked to the site and compacted to a minimum 95% maximum dry density, with moisture content ±2% OMC. What is the maximum amount of water in litres that can be added to the final compacted material to ensure acceptable compaction standards are met?

c) An embankment (total volume = 115200 m³) is to be constructed from borrow material found at a nearby location with an in situ bulk unit weight of 18kN/m³ and mc-11%. The maximum dry density of the material is found to be 21kN/m³ at an optimum moisture content of 14%. This material is to be trucked to the site and compacted to a minimum 95% maximum dry density, with moisture content ±2% OMC. What is the maximum amount of water in litres that can be added to the final compacted material to ensure acceptable compaction standards are met?

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.12P

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