Applications
FlexLine, 153
Swell factor examples
: The values given are approximate only. Values may be
different depending on various soil factors.
Next step
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Press
NewArea
to define a new area.
•
Press
NewBL
to define a new breakline area and calculate a new volume.
•
Press
@BLPt
to add a new point to the existing breakline area and calculate a
new volume.
•
Or, press
EXIT
to exit the application.
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Rock types that have an inner mineral cohesiveness,
however are fragmented, slaty, soft or weathered.
1.25 - 1.75
7
Hard to degrade rock types with a strong inner mineral
cohesiveness and minimal fragmenting or weathering.
1.30 - 2.00
Soil type
Swell factor
Weight per cubic metre
Silt
1.15 - 1.25
2.1 t
Sand
1.20 - 1.40
1.5 - 1.8 t
Clay
1.20 - 1.50
2.1 t
Topsoil, humus
1.25
1.5 - 1.7 t
Sandstone
1.35 - 1.60
2.6 t
Granite
1.35 - 1.60
2.8 t
Soil class
Description
Swell factor
