Question

Determine the amount of general excavation required for the basement excavation in LCY (loose cubic yard) with following information (Use two decimal places)

1. Exterior dimensions of the basement are 35’-4” by 27’-8”
2. The footing projects out 1 foot from the foundation wall
3. The workspace between the edge of the footing and the beginning of the excavation is 1 foot
4. A slope 4:1
5. Expected depth 8 ft
6. Thickness of Foundation wall is 1 foot
7. Swell percentage is 20%

Answer 1

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