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Earthwork Volume Computations - Theory & Concepts

Methods for calculating cut and fill volumes including the end-area method and prismoidal formula.

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End-Area Volume Simulator

Estimate earthwork volume between two cross-sections.

Area 1 (A1A_1) (m²)50.0
Area 2 (A2A_2) (m²)100.0
Length (LL) (m)20.0

Results

V=A1+A22×LV = \frac{A_1 + A_2}{2} \times L
V=50+1002×20=1500.0 m3V = \frac{50 + 100}{2} \times 20 = 1500.0 \text{ m}^3
A1A2L = 20

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