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Loading of volcanic ash on roofs

1905 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Loading of volcanic ash on a roof for wet ash and dry ash. The ash is assumed in this example to have a dry (compacted) density of 1,000 kg/m3 and a saturation of 50% water by volume and therefore a wet density of 1,500 kg/m3.