Table 1:
The properties of the soils used in the cell fill.
Type of Soil
Dry Density (γ)
Max. Dry Density(γ
max
) (kN/m
3
)
Optimum Water Content (%)
Angle of Friction (ø)º
Subbase
17
21
10
38
Sand passing on No.4
16.60
18.40
13.80
34
River sand
14.45
15.65
17.20
32
clay soil
12.25
13.75
19.25
29.45