Overburden in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Overburden is the material that lies above an area that lends itself to economical exploitation, such as the rock, soil, and ecosystem. And is denoted by OB. Overburden is usually measured using the Foot for Length. Note that the value of Overburden is always positive.

Formulas to find Overburden in Geotechnical Engineering

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Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Overburden

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List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

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FAQ

What is the Overburden?

Overburden is the material that lies above an area that lends itself to economical exploitation, such as the rock, soil, and ecosystem. Overburden is usually measured using the Foot for Length. Note that the value of Overburden is always positive.

Can the Overburden be negative?

No, the Overburden, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Overburden?

Overburden is usually measured using the Foot[ft] for Length. Meter[ft], Millimeter[ft], Kilometer[ft] are the few other units in which Overburden can be measured.

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