Bulking is defined as the increase in volume of material when it is excavated from its in situ location. ... The bulking factor is the ratio or percentage of the volume change of excavated material to the volume of the original in situ volume before excavation.

What is meant by bulk factor?

The ratio of the volume of a raw moulding compound, reinforcement or powdered plastic to the volume of the finished solid piece produced therefrom. The ratio of the density of the solid plastic object to the apparent or bulk density of the loose moulding powder or fabric.

What is a bulking factor in construction?

It is the increase in volume of a given quantity of sand, a phenomenon that is not present in gravels. The ratio of the volumes before and after the excavation is called the bulking factor. ...