Determine the area of the cross-section --- The volume of excavation and fill using end-area method

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---DETERMINE THE VALUES OF “a” AND “b” THEN FINISH
THE PROBLEM. 

--- Determine the area of the cross-section

--- The volume of excavation and fill using end-area method

 

ACTIVITY PROBLEM
- The following are section notes of a five-level section
Station 1+ 125
? 12.0
- 6.20'- 6.0-3.3,
10.0
-4.0'-8.80
Station 1 + 175
22
20
+5.2
+7
+4.2
+4.3
+3.1
• Assume the following:
- Base of roadway: 20 m
- Sideslopes: 1.5:1
• Required:
Determine the area of the cross-section
- The volume of excavation and fill using end-area method
STATION 1+ 125
10
10-m
10-m
P 5.30
8.80
6.20
Transcribed Image Text:ACTIVITY PROBLEM - The following are section notes of a five-level section Station 1+ 125 ? 12.0 - 6.20'- 6.0-3.3, 10.0 -4.0'-8.80 Station 1 + 175 22 20 +5.2 +7 +4.2 +4.3 +3.1 • Assume the following: - Base of roadway: 20 m - Sideslopes: 1.5:1 • Required: Determine the area of the cross-section - The volume of excavation and fill using end-area method STATION 1+ 125 10 10-m 10-m P 5.30 8.80 6.20
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