EXAMPLE 9.8 A soil profile is shown in Figure 9.24. Given: H₁ = 2 m, H₂= 1.8 m, H3 = 3.2 m. Plot the variation of o, u, and o' with depth. H₁ H₂ B Zone of capillary rise G₁= 2.66; e = 0.55 Degree of saturation = S = 50% Sand Saturated clay. Rock G₁ = 2.66 e = 0.55 Sand Groundwater table. w 42% (moisture content) G₁ = 2.71 Clay

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Pricing Excavation and Backfill

Backfill, in construction, is the activity of returning the soil and gravel that are removed during building construction or using them again to toughen and support the foundation of the building or any other structural component.