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What is bank volume?
Consider the state of the soil before any work is done.
Explain loose volume.
Think about what happens when you dig into the ground.
What is the volume of ground material in its natural state referred to?
Think about what the earth looks like before any excavation.
True or False? Loose volume increases after excavation.
Remember the swell factor.
If a bulldozer is set to operate on a project with the following conditions: bank volume of 150 cubic meters, swell factor of 12%, and visibility issues that slow operation down, calculate the adjusted loose volume.
Use the swell factor to first find the new loose volume before adjusting for project conditions.
Discuss how an increase in compacted volume can impact a project's timeline and cost. Include considerations of labor and potential machinery needed.
Think about how compacting takes both time and resources.
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