In the construction of a levee by compacting soil excavated from a borrow area to dry density of 1.78 g/cc, to make the compaction process more workable, an optimum water content of 15% is necessary. However the natural moisture content and bulk density of the soil were 9% and 1.83 g/cc respectively. Find out the quantity of water to be added for every 100 m³ of finished embankment.

In the construction of a levee by compacting soil excavated from a borrow area to dry density of 1.78 g/cc, to make the compaction process more workable, an optimum water content of 15% is necessary. However the natural moisture content and bulk density of the soil were 9% and 1.83 g/cc respectively. Find out the quantity of water to be added for every 100 m³ of finished embankment.

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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