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Clay weights 3,000 lb/cu. yd. on its natural state(BCY). After excavating the soil weight is 2,310 lb/cu. yd. After transporting the loose material (LCY) in 12 yard dump trucks, placing it, and compacting the weight of the soil is 3,750 lb/cu.yd.(show your calculations)

a) Find the Swell and Shrinkage

b) Load and Shrinkage Factors

c) A 165,000 cu. ft. pond is to be constructed. How many truck loads are necessary if you use

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