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  1. polar888

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    My apologies for the typo. I meant shrinkage and swellage, not sewage. I am confused at what a Load Factor is. I understand dirt in-situ is at 1. Then, when dug up and placed into trucks, it swells and now, for example become 1.3. Then, when it is compacted, it might be .85. Compaction is...
  2. polar888

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    I'm a construction management student. When it comes to grading and excavation, I am unable to research a clear and easy definition of "load factor" in reference to shrinkage and sewage. I have the numbers in the chart from the homework, but what is this 'factor' actually telling me? Thank...

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