Calculation of volume - Problem 1

Unit 6- Calculation of area and volume

Calculation of volume
Calculation of volume of regular surfaces

Problems
Calculation of quantity of soil required for construction of dyke.

1) An embankment is to be built for a length of 150 m with top width 1 m and height of 3 m. If the side slope recommended is 1:1. Calculate the quantity of soil required for it.

Fig 5

A= BY+KY2
= 1 x 3 + 1 x 32
=12 m2
V = A x D
= 12 x 150 = 1800m3

or

A = h/2 (b + a)
=3/2 (1+7.0)
=12 m2
V = A x D = 12 x 150=1800m3
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