Calculation of volume - Problem 2

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.

2). An Embankment is to be built with 4 m wide at top with side slopes 1 to 1 and 3 m height. Assuming the ground is level. Calculate the volume of earth required to construct the embankment, if the length is 200 m.

V = A x D
A= By+KY2
=4 x 3+1 x 32
=21m2

V = A x D = 21x200 = 4200m3
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