Shrink-swell Factors
Shrink-swell Factors
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Greetings everyone,
I'm searching for shrink-swell factors relating to soil type used in earthwork calculations. I know there are ranges out there, but I'm looking for more specific information related
to sand, clay, and silt. Or UCS and AASHTO types of soils.
Is there more than just the 25 to 35% ranges?
Thanks for your assistance.
I'm searching for shrink-swell factors relating to soil type used in earthwork calculations. I know there are ranges out there, but I'm looking for more specific information related
to sand, clay, and silt. Or UCS and AASHTO types of soils.
Is there more than just the 25 to 35% ranges?
Thanks for your assistance.





RE: Shrink-swell Factors
RE: Shrink-swell Factors
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RE: Shrink-swell Factors
Is there more than just the 25 to 35% ranges?
The simple answer is 'yes' - I've seen it as low as 15% to 20%, and seldom as high as 30%. It probably depends a lot on the local geology/materials -
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