When soil or gravel is excavated, the resulting material is less dense than it was in the ground before it was disturbed. This same material now occupies more volume, a concept called the ____.
A)compaction factor
B)swell factor
C)stability factor
D)growth factor

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The concept of soil or gravel occupying more volume after excavation is known as swell factor. This occurs because the material is no longer compacted by the pressure of the surrounding soil or rock. Compaction factor refers to the opposite phenomenon, where soil or gravel is compressed and filled more tightly. Stability factor and growth factor are not relevant to this concept.

When Soil or Gravel Is Excavated, the Resulting Material Is