If you’re required to excavate and remove 2200m³ of soil with a swell of 10% from site, your crew can only remove 145m³ per day. How many days would you need to remove this material? (Round to the nearest day) a. 22 days b. 18 days c. 14 days d. 17 days

If you’re required to excavate and remove 2200m³ of soil with a swell of 10% from site, your crew can only remove 145m³ per day. How many days would you need to remove this material? (Round to the nearest day) a. 22 days b. 18 days c. 14 days d. 17 days

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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If you’re required to excavate and remove 2200m³ of soil with a swell of 10% from site, your crew
can only remove 145m³ per day. How many days would you need to remove this material? (Round to
the nearest day)
a. 22 days
b. 18 days
c. 14 days
d. 17 days

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