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Bulking & Compaction Factors

In this course, you’ll learn what bulking and compaction are, why the volume of materials changes when they are excavated or filled, and how air voids and particle disturbance affect material density. You’ll also learn the typical bulking and compaction factors for common materials such as clay and soil, and how to apply these factors in practical calculations when estimating excavation volumes or the quantity of fill required on site.

20 minutes
1 video
1 transcript
key points
1 quiz

What you will work through

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WatchVideoThe core idea explained, step by step.
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ReadTranscriptThe full transcript, to go back over the detail.
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Take inKey pointsThe key points, ready for revision.
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Quiz1 quizPass to earn your CPD certificate.

In this course, you’ll learn what bulking and compaction are, why the volume of materials changes when they are excavated or filled, and how air voids and particle disturbance affect material density. You’ll also learn the typical bulking and compaction factors for common materials such as clay and soil, and how to apply these factors in practical calculations when estimating excavation volumes or the quantity of fill required on site.

 

What Does This Course Entail?

One Video

One Detailed Transcription

Key Points

One Quiz

 

How Long Will This Course Take?

20 minutes

Curriculum

  • 1 Section
  • 2 Lessons
  • Lifetime
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