Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author: KASSIMALI, Aslam.
Publisher: Cengage,
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A certain solid waste have the following composition and apparent density:
Component
Percentage by weight
Density before compaction( g/cm)
Aluminum
10
0.038
Glass
10
0.295
Various Paper
40
0.061
Food Waste
40
0.368
Assuming compaction of landfill 700 kg/m'. find percent volume reduction achieved when
compacting this solid waste, Compute total apparent density before compaction by removing
vanous paper components.
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Transcribed Image Text:(QI/A) A certain solid waste have the following composition and apparent density: Component Percentage by weight Density before compaction( g/cm) Aluminum 10 0.038 Glass 10 0.295 Various Paper 40 0.061 Food Waste 40 0.368 Assuming compaction of landfill 700 kg/m'. find percent volume reduction achieved when compacting this solid waste, Compute total apparent density before compaction by removing vanous paper components.
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