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Dimensions of the nine biopiles constructed.
| Biopile number | Base length (m) | Base width (m) | Height (m) | Estimated volume of soil (m3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74.7 | 12 | 2.6 | 1780 |
| 2 | 39 | 9.2 | 1.75 | 488 |
| 3 | 25.3 | 9.2 | 2.3 | 419 |
| 4 | 39 | 8.7 | 1.55 | 418 |
| 5 | 27 | 9.2 | 1.65 | 323 |
| 6 | 41 | 9.1 | 1.55 | 453 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 9.1 | 1.65 | 339 |
| 8 | 25 | 10 | 2.4 | 464 |
| 9 | 14 | 8.5 | 1.2 | 139 |
Volumes of Ecopiles were calculated using the following formula: V = L x (b1 + (b2–b1) x h1/h + b1) x h. Where V, volume; b1, base width; b2, top width; h, height.
