Question: Problem 7 ( 1 5 points ) . A rolled fill of 3 8 , 5 0 0 m 3 and dry unit weight of

Problem 7(15 points). A rolled fill of 38,500m3 and dry unit weight of 17.3kNm3 is to be constructed. If the
soil used has a saturation of 49% and Gs=2.7 :
a) What is the total weight of the soil needed?
b) How much water should be added to fully saturate the soil (after construction)?
c) What is the new water content when the soil is saturated?
Problem 7 ( 1 5 points ) . A rolled fill of 3 8 ,

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