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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 you,
Damon
Thank you,
Damon





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Just a guess, but the Sewage load factor could involve such factors as the percentage of particulate matter, BOD, or other factors such as dissolved nitrogen...
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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In any shrink & swell calculations I run, I use a 35% factor for swell and a 15% shrinkage.
http://www.ce.udel.edu/courses/CIEG%20486/earthwor...