Practice question

Which statement correctly distinguishes swell from shrinkage in earthwork estimating?

Swell is the increase from bank to loose volume; shrinkage is the decrease from bank to compacted volume
Swell and shrinkage are the same percentage for every soil
Shrinkage applies only to truck measure; swell applies only to rock in place
Swell is used only for asphalt, never for soil

Answer: A — Swell is the increase from bank to loose volume; shrinkage is the decrease from bank to compacted volume

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